English rock band Babyshambles will reunite for a tour for the first time in over a decade to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album Down In Albion. The band was formed by frontman Pete Doherty during a break from his other group, The Libertines. Doherty said: “It’s unfinished business and everywhere I go I get asked, ‘what’s happening with the ‘shambles’. It’s a no-brainer for me, a real desire to play some of those old tunes and have a little shindig.” The death of the band’s former lead guitarist, Patrick Walden, was announced in June, which has further motivated the reunion.
++ Are cats or dogs smarter? The science behind pet intelligence
Bass guitarist Drew McConnell added: “The death of Patrick made us determined that we have to tour now.” The band will perform at venues including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham, Norwich, Plymouth and London’s renowned Brixton Academy. Down In Albion, released in 2005, featured hits such as “F*** Forever”. Tickets for the live shows will go on sale on 5 September, with a pre-sale beginning on 3 September.
