Happy birthday! Pete Doherty turns 47 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 47 on Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026.

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Libertines frontman Pete Doherty is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Pete Doherty has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Doherty, a cultural icon

Born in Hexham on March 12, 1979, Pete Doherty's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Doherty's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pete hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pete Doherty as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Pete, you're the best!

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