Ex-Libertine Carl Barat Confirms Band
It was rumoured here on Xfm, but now ex-Libertine Carl Barat has finally announced the full line-up for his new band including the mystery bass player. And the man taking on four-string duties will be…
Didz Hammond, formerly of The Cooper Temple Clause. As previously reported, Barat will be joined by ex-Libs drummer Gary Powell and former Doherty-stand-in Anthony Rossomando, alongside Hammond who is no longer a member of TCTC.
In a message posted on the Libertines website, Barat explained:
"Firstly, thank you all for your reassuring gestures. Secondly, many thanks for the "frink". You make me feel a little more alive. I am proud to announce that our new bass player is none other than the justly acclaimed Didz Hammond, formerly of The Cooper Temple Clause. He has never shown anything but love, compassion and talent from the off.
"Gary, Stantony [sic], Didz and I have toiled day and night for a demo, and finally we have it. It is testament to the struggles of The Libertines, yet quite different. I wrote it for you, I hope it means something to you all... XXXXXXXXXXXX".
The as-ye unnamed project are yet to announce any official live debut but stay tuned to Xfm for all the news as it emerges.
The Cooper Temple Clause have also issued a statement confirming Hammond’s exit from the band, saying:
"Dear fans and friends of The Cooper Temple Clause, it is with much regret that we must inform you all of Didz Hammond's departure from The Cooper Temple Clause. Though the news saddens us as much as we are sure it does you, we feel it is important to reassure everyone that things ended amicably and there is no bad feelings between anyone concerned.
"A brother has left the family home, though he shall never leave the family. We extend to him our love and wish him the best, and hope all of you can join us in lending him your support for the future."
However, the band confirmed that they will not be splitting up, saying, "Meanwhile, the album continues apace, and we hope to begin mixing the beast in a fortnight."
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