Carl Barat has apparently revealed the line up of his new band, and it includes former Libertine Gary Powell, and Anthony Rossomando, who filled in for the Libertines after Pete Doherty left, but also Didz Hammond from The Cooper Temple Clause.
Barat is alleged to have posted a statement on thelibertines.org.uk messageboard saying: "I am proud to announce that our new bass player is none other than the justly acclaimed Didz Hammond, formerly of the Cooper Temple Clause. He has never shown anything but love, compassion and talent from the off. Gary, Stantony, Didz and I have toiled day and night for a demo, and finally we have it. It is testament to the struggles of The Libertines, yet quite different."
Meanwhile The Cooper Temple Clause have made a statement on their official website confirming that Hammond is leaving the band, although not confirming why, which reads: "Dear fans and friends of The Cooper Temple Clause, it is with much regret that we must inform you all of Didz Hammond's departure from The Cooper Temple Clause. Though the news saddens us as much as we are sure it does you, we feel it is important to reassure everyone that things ended amicably and there is no bad feelings between anyone concerned. A brother has left the family home, though he shall never leave the family. We extend to him our love and wish him the best, and hope all of you can join us in lending him your support for the future."
Hammond responded with the words: "with warm friendships firmly intact, and Cooperism alive and well in all our hearts, we part ways. Thank you to everyone".