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Barred from America: Famous Faces Banned From The Land Of The Free

Darren July 1, 2025 7 min

4. Pete Doherty

6. Pete Doherty — Image Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Pete Doherty, famed for both his music and notorious lifestyle, faced a U.S. ban in 2007. Doherty’s repeated drug convictions led American authorities to deny him entry, halting his ambitions for a stateside tour with The Libertines. According to NME, Doherty’s turbulent reputation continued to follow him across international borders.

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4. Pete Doherty

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