Simon Spence

Peter Doherty's story is the last of the great rock 'n' roll tales—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...