Babyshambles were an English rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) during a hiatus from the Libertines. As of 2013 the band included Mick Whitnall (lead guitar), Drew McConnell (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Adam Ficek (drums, percussion). Babyshambles have released three albums—Down in Albion (2005), Shotter's Nation (2007) and Sequel to the Prequel (2013)—three EPs and a number of singles.

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Album Review: Babyshambles - Sequel To The Prequel

Less shambolic than Down In Albion or Shotter’s Nation, this album may alienate die-hards, but with work this measured, why would Babyshambles care?

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Babyshambles Release New Track

The recent Splendour act drop a new single from their forthcoming LP

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Babyshambles Cancel Sideshows After Immigration Advice

Band still on for Splendour

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Babyshambles Lock In Release Date For Third Album

Sequel To The Prequel will come about a month after their Aussie trip.

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Babyshambles Are No Longer Tabloid Fodder

That’s according to bassist Drew McConnell

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Back From The Dead

"I was hit by a car and basically almost died – my spine was broken in three places, and about fifteen bones in my body were broken, so I was out of action for a while."

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Babyshambles Announce Splendour Sideshows

A run of theatre dates will coincide with their festival appearance.