Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty has claimed he sold drugs, including acid, to members of The Strokes.

Doherty made the comments in an interview with Shortlist magazine.

The singer said he first met the US band, who were influential in bringing the singer's own former group, The Libertines, into the mainstream in 2001, when he worked in a bar.

He said: “I used to sell a few little things on the side, you know? They were on their first tour, and were like just a few American lads in London looking for a good time.

“They met a friend of mine, who said I could get them a few bits and bobs.”

Doherty added: “I think I sold them a load of acid, they gave me tickets to their gig, I got them some more acid and it went from there.”

The Babyshambles frontman is currently preparing to release his debut solo album, 'Grace/Wastelands', on Monday (March 16th).

(by Jason Gregory)