Kids In the Riot: High and Low With the Libertines

The extraordinary story of the most gifted yet nihilistic London band since The Sex Pistols is told.Kids In The Riot is written with the complete co-operation of the major players in the gloriously destructive ascent of The Libertines and documents the break-ins, break-ups, punch-ups and make-ups of the bands first two phenomenal years.The book is illustrated with photographs taken from the authors archive, compiled during many years as a friend of the band.Pete Welsh played bass for Kill City, who supported The Libertines on tour many times. He has been friendly with the band members for many years.