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New York City, New York, United States (1998 – present)
The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City, New York, United States, formed in 1998. The band rose to fame in the early 2000s as a leading group in garage rock/post-punk revival. The band consists of Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nick Valensi (lead guitar), Albert Hammond, Jr. (rhythm guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass guitar) and Fabrizio Moretti (drums and percussion).
Upon the release of their debut album, Is This It, in 2001, the group was met with much critical acclaim, being hailed by some as the “saviors of rock and roll.” NME made Is This It their Album of the Year. Since then, the band has maintained a large fan base, notably in the UK, US and Australia. As of 2007, Is This It has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide.
They released their second album Room on Fire in October 2003, to good reviews, but to less success commercially, although it still went gold. The album’s sound maintained the Strokes’ familiar reference points, while also evoking groups such as The Cars, Bob Marley, and Blondie. In the process, they made the cover of Spin Magazine for the second time, with each member receiving his own cover. They also made the cover of Rolling Stone for the first time. Additional media coverage of the band came from the relationship between Moretti and actress Drew Barrymore, which ended in January 2007.
Upon the release of their debut album, Is This It, in 2001, the group was met with much critical acclaim, being hailed by some as the “saviors of rock and roll.” NME made Is This It their Album of the Year. Since then, the band has maintained a large fan base, notably in the UK, US and Australia. As of 2007, Is This It has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide.
They released their second album Room on Fire in October 2003, to good reviews, but to less success commercially, although it still went gold. The album’s sound maintained the Strokes’ familiar reference points, while also evoking groups such as The Cars, Bob Marley, and Blondie. In the process, they made the cover of Spin Magazine for the second time, with each member receiving his own cover. They also made the cover of Rolling Stone for the first time. Additional media coverage of the band came from the relationship between Moretti and actress Drew Barrymore, which ended in January 2007.
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music_hater wrote:
another album please? amazing band (y)
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DirtyBoots89 wrote:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA. can't wait so see them. now, all my dreams come true. WELTKLASSE!!!!!
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bannytoj wrote:
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bannytoj wrote:
Genius. +1
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music-is-living wrote:
why do all the songs sound the same?
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madsupersonic wrote:
Oh don't dont don't Get out! shh-shh-shh...I can't see the sunshine I'll be waiting for you baby
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luizperin wrote:
little joy? LOL
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Enokii wrote:
"Hello zeee strokes"
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nicoomotion wrote:
you only live once <3
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camilasnogueira wrote:
Genius.
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AJackWithOneEye wrote:
V No.
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timricemorissey wrote:
is that a new song,bonemarrowe?
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bonemarrowe wrote:
I simply cannot wait for their 4th album! Under Control is such a nice song :)
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BritishPrince wrote:
4th album is coming, been waiting and waiting and finally it's coming. My band has done soooo many strokes covers it's unbelievable. I'd love to hear wha strokes fans think. If your interested in sparing a bit of time heres our last.fm page link: http://www.last.fm/music/An+Island%27s+View give us a shout if you like what you hear
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sharleenie123 wrote:
<33
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Harry_01 wrote:
The Strokes at Southside Festival! HELL YEAH!!!
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Interpolmet wrote:
Reptilia (8) :D
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JackJones17 wrote:
Your mother shits all over Nickelbacks garbage
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renvitros wrote:
Lame. Nickelback shits all over this garbage. [2]
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Isle of Wight Festival 2010
Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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11
Rockness 2010
Loch Ness, Dores, United Kingdom
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Jun
18
Hurricane Festival 2010
Eichenring, Scheeßel, Germany
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| 1,092 attendees
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