Arctic Monkeys is an
alternative rock band formed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England in 2002 after meeting at Stocksbridge High School. The band consists of
Alex Turner (vocals, guitar, piano),
Jamie Cook (guitar),
Nick O'Malley (backing vocals, bass) and
Matt Helders (drums, vocals). Founding bassist
Andy Nicholson left in 2006. They are one of the first bands to come to public attention via the Internet via MySpace, despite none of them having an account. Their rise to success started in late 2004/early 2005 when demo songs that had been handed out in CD form at gigs foun…
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