band info

This is some info about the Dirty Pretty Things:

Origin: London, England

Genres: Indie Rock, post-punk revival, punk rock

Years active: 2005-present

Label: Vertigo records

Members: Carl Barat (Vocals, lead guitar), Didz Hammond (Bass guitar), Gary Powell (drums), Anthony Rossomando (Guitar)

"Dirty Pretty Things" are an English band fronted by Carl Barât, who formerly was a member of The Libertines. The Band Officially announced there formation in September 2005, after the breakup of The Libertines in 2004. Didz Hammond left the Copper Temple Clause to join the new band alongside Carl Barât's ex-band member drummer Gary Powell, along with guitarist Anthony Rossomando, who had filled in with "The Libertines". Dirty Pretty Things played their first shows in October of that year in Italy and Paris.

Initially, their was a few problems with the band's name. A four-piece band from Salisbury had been playing as "Dirty Pretty Things" since early January 2005. The two groups came to an agreement over the name, and the original band was renamed. An Australian band had also been playing under "Dirty Pretty Things" since 2003, although it also opted to change it. The name was shared by Barât's club nights in venues throughout London; they assumed the name "Bright Young Things" to avoid confusion. So the "Dirty Petty Things" was formed.

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