Is it just me that doesn't get the fuss about Pete Docherty?

[Englishbird]

I think he's vile, i think his music is terrible and i think he sets a terrible example.  Obviously just my opinion, but don't get it.

[butter1]

No, not just you.. I can't stand him either.  I think he is awful and don't know what Kate Moss sees in him... he obviously must have a superb personality!

[butter1]

but I doubt it!

[ARSENAL]

I agree with you Englishbird.  The blokes a tw*t.  What bands / music do you like?

[sam82]

yes im the same as you, i really cant see why he gets so much attention.... i know people like a bit of celebrity scandal, but its hardly that, the guys a bliming junkie...

my 10year old cousin asked me about him, i tried to explain he wasnt well, then as kids are so clued up she said but drugs are bad why is he so famous... to go with it all its not like she is into the music she has never even heard of the babyshambles or the libertines.

[ARSENAL]

Shame about it all is that he seems to be really dragging Kate Moss down with him.  She looks like a junkie too.  A right state.

[hectic]

Totally agree here, I hate the little sh*t, he sets a very bad example to younger people and should not even be printed in the media because it gives out an impression that its cool to be like that when it is most definately not!  Rant on......................

[JulieEve]

Pete who??

[carley_pie]

well for a starter, kate moss doesnt need dragging down, shes always led that kind of lifestyle.

i do think the way the press report on everything he does now is a bit ridiculous, considering its only because of his relationship with kate moss, but its not his fault is it? some people just love the scandal but i love the music too, both libertines albums are great, his solo stuff and babyshambles stuff is good too!
i dont think its his fault that the press choose to report on stuff he does and hes just doing what he wants to do really isnt he, he didnt set out to be a good example to people, he set out to make good music.

n now you are all just goin to say, well he is an example n he should be responsible but thats not really for us to decide is it!

[carley_pie]

and 'hectic', you say he shouldnt be printed in the media, but do you really think he can prevent this?

[twiglet4frog]

kate moss has band all her friends that disapprove of pete from her wedding in ibiza.

Maybe thats because most of her friends are naturally worried about her and think she is totaly nuts to be with him in the state he is!

[Mattk]

i follow music and often think i mustve blinked and missed something ! when did the libertines become enormous and docherty even bigger ?!

he seems more famous for being a druggie bum than a musician.

[spudqueen]

Agree totally, but....

...he also chose an impossible song to cover (Children of the Revolution by T.Rex), he could not have pulled this song off in a month of Sundays. Nor could anyone else either: the fact that Marc Bolan only got it to No.2 despite his best endeavours and at the peak of his brilliance, is another indicator that this song takes no prisoners.

I'm sure Pete D. got that 'great' karaoke moment 20 seconds into the song, when he knew that it just wasn't going to happen, and through the blur of his mind he was thinking "Why on earth did I (or Elton) choose this song......I'm sunk." Probably better to wreck it when half cut, than totally sober as well....

Mr Spudqueen

[Gilli]

I think Pete Doherty's a revolting little oik. Can't understand why Sir Bob even thought of getting him involved with Live8 in the first place .... I'm sure I read somehere that Bob only wanted artists with global impact to appear in order to ensure the cause was given as much exposure as possible.

Don't think much of Kate Moss either ... have always thought she's come across as a spoilt little madam, but guess that's besides the point.

Re: Children of the Revolution being impossible to cover, Bono didn't make too bad a job of it on the Moulin Rouge soundtrack .......

[TWINKYGIRL76]

Come on now people lets give Pete a break. O.k he is pretty messed up, but whoes fault is that. Yes, it could be argued that he has only himself to blame, but can you imagine the pressure and stress these celebs suffer everyday! Lets face facts, he (as do all celebs) lives in a different world. If you don't like his music, don't listen.
As for him leading Kate Moss astray, does anyone remember when she was dating Jonny Depp? Wasn't it river Phoenix who died for a drugs overdose, in Jonny's club 'The Viper Room'? I really can't see her needing Pete to be led astray, sure she does a great job all on her own!

[TWINKYGIRL76]

who's. Sorry

[TWINKYGIRL76]

Hectic, do you really think that all of the press coverage that Pete has had, has portrayed him as a cool rock star? Far from it, I would say that anybody who looks at this messed up person and thinks' Hey Pete is really cool' probably has some issues of their own. I remember seeing a picture of Pete when he was seemingly at his worst and I never once wished that I lived his lifestyle. On the contrary, I thought Poor guy!
Anyone else?