Years Active: 2002-2006
Band Members: Nick Valensi, Fabrizio Moretti, Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nikolai Fraiture
Influenced by: The Stooges, John Lennon, Television, Lou Reed, Buddy Holly, The Cars, The Fall, Roy Orbison, Iggy Pop, The Velvet Underground
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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Oct 22 2009 9:00AM
by Kim Davis
Filed under: Potent Quotables
Spinner: "If I didn't drink I felt sick ... I miss it every day." --Julian Casablancas The Strokes frontman says that "drinking became a hindrance," causing him lose interest in music. As he put it, "it gets ugly." Next Quote ... Read moreOct 01 2009 6:00AM
by John D. Luerssen
Nov 24 2008 8:00AM
by Kim Davis
Filed under: Potent Quotables
Spinner: "It's all a vague ball of confusion. [There was] a lot of alcohol." --Nikolai Fraiture In a recent interview, the Strokes guitarist described the band's foggy 2001 recording session for their critically acclaimed debut, 'Is This It.' Next Quote ... Read more
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