Mick Whitnall | |
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Born |
Doncaster, Yorkshire |
7 November 1968
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar, backing vocals |
Years active | 1988-present |
Associated acts |
Babyshambles Lisa Moorish Pete Doherty |
Mick Whitnall (born 7 November 1968, Doncaster, Yorkshire) is the English lead guitarist for Pete Doherty's rock band, Babyshambles, replacing former guitarist Patrick Walden. He lived in South Africa for a time when he was a young boy while his father was working there.
Before this, Whitnall played with Kill City fronted by Peter Doherty's ex-girlfriend Lisa Moorish, and also in bands including Finley Quaye's band and ska band 100 Men. Whitnall's first band was the Doncaster-based Skin-Deep, who recorded one album More Than Skin-Deep, which was released in July 1988.