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Pete Doherty Apologizes for Singing Nazi Anthem

8:24 a.m. · December 1, 2009 · by Nick Neyland

Pete Doherty’s decision to break into "Deutschland, Deutschland Uber Alles" in Berlin at the weekend might not be the wisest move he’s ever made. The ensuing controversy has forced The Libertines singer to issue an apology, which has been delivered in a statement from a spokesperson.

"[He] wanted to celebrate his appearance in Munich by assimilating and integrating with the crowd, something he tries do wherever he goes," she said. "He was unaware of the controversy surrounding the German national anthem and he deeply apologizes if he has caused any offense.”

"Peter himself is from Jewish descent and has fought against racism and fascism with numerous organizations including Love Music Hate Racism," she continued. "This is a subject he feels very strongly about." It’s unlikely that anyone actually thought Doherty was a racist; it’s more likely that this confirmed people’s feelings about him being an irritating, and desperate publicity-seeking, presence in the music world.

[NME]