

The Strokes
@thestrokes
About
The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of lead vocalist Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. Their debut album "Is This It" released in 2001 was critically acclaimed and helped to establish the band as a leading force in the garage rock revival movement of the early 2000s. The Strokes have since released several successful albums and singles, known for their raw, energetic sound and the distinctive voice of Casablancas. The band has been widely praised for their contribution to the revitalization of rock music and their influence on subsequent indie and alternative rock bands.