Mick Whitnall

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Mick Whitnall is the present lead guitarist and song writing partner for Pete Doherty's rock band, Babyshambles, replacing former guitarist Patrick Walden. Born 7 November 1968 in Doncaster.[citation needed] Lived in South Africa for a time when he was a young boy while his father was working there.[citation needed]

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 . Mik's first band was Doncaster based 'left wing skinhead band' Skin-Deep, who recorded one album 'More Than Skin-Deep' released July 1988. On Babyshambles currently on sale single 'Delivery', Mik produces his own solo version of 'The Blinding's' 'I Wish'.

Before his music career took off, he spent several years in the rag trade as a clothing salesman at London's Camden Market, Carnaby Street and Brick Lane.[citation needed]

Mik recently signed a publishing deal with Stage Three Music Limited on the basis of his major contribution to the Babyshambles album Shotter's Nation.[citation needed]