Peter Doherty's is the last of the great rock 'n' roll stories - bad boy and public enemy. To
his devoted fans he is a cult hero a modern-day Rimbaud. Musically he has defined the past
twenty years of indie rock with his sound lyrics lifestyle and aesthetic. Since The
Libertines rose to international fame Doherty has proved endlessly fascinating. A whirlwind of
controversy and scandal has tailed him ever since the early 2000s so much so that all too
often his talents as a songwriter and performer have been overlooked for every award and
accolade there is a scathing review. Hard drugs tiny gigs on the hoof huge stadium shows
collaborations obliterations gangsters and groupies - Doherty has led a life of huge highs
and incredible lows. With his wildest days behind him Doherty candidly explores - with sober
and sometimes painful insight - some of his greatest and darkest moments taking us inside the
creative process decadent parties substance-fuelled nights his time in prison and tendency
for self-destruction. With his trademark wit and humour Doherty also details his childhood
years key influences pre-fame London shenanigans and reflects on his era-defining
relationship with Libertines co-founder Carl Barât and other significant people in his life.
There is humour warmth insight baleful reflection and a defiant sense of triumph. A Likely
Lad is Doherty's version of the story - the genuine man behind the fame and infamy. This is a
rock memoir like no other.
