For other uses of this term, see Stroke (disambiguation).

The Strokes are an American indie rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000s. Upon the release of their acclaimed debut album Is This It in 2001, many critics hyped the group as the "saviors of rock" for their stripped down sound heavily influenced by bands such as Velvet Underground and Television. Since then, the band has maintained a fanbase as well as Modern Rock hits and much success in the United Kingdom.

Early Years and The Modern Age EP

The Strokes formed at a young age, with most of the members connected in some way with lead singer/songwriter Julian Casablancas. Bassist Nikolai Fraiture and Casablancas have been friends since childhood. Guitarist Nick Valensi and drummer Fabrizio Moretti started playing together while attending Manhattan's Dwight School. Later on, Casablancas was sent to Le Rosey, a boarding school in Switzerland. He was sent in order to straighten up his behavior, as it was said that he developed drinking problems at a young age and was consequently doing poorly in school. At Le Rosey, Casablancas became acquainted with Albert Hammond, Jr., since they were both Americans and had similar interests. Years later, when Hammond went back to New York to attend New York University's (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts, they became reacquainted and began sharing an apartment together. Hammond joined the band that Casablancas had form along with Fraiture, Valensi and Moretti. In 1999, they officially christened themselves the Strokes (after passing up other names like De Niros—as in de Niros—and the Motels). Their popularity increased quickly, especially on the Lower East Side of New York. They began to perform at Manhattan's popular Mercury Lounge, where Ryan Gentles was in charge of booking. Gentles was so impressed by the band that he quit his job in order to become their manager.

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Home from work. took a shower. and now high and listening to the strokes home demos , fukin amazing
LazySteven (Steven) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:40:28 -0000
Home from work. took a shower. and now high and listening to the strokes home demos , fukin amazing
@franqj Leo "The strokes" e inmediatamente pienso en "you only live once"
Bleuarts (Paullette Orrego) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:33:37 -0000
@franqj Leo "The strokes" e inmediatamente pienso en "you only live once"
Hey @JonnyPaula The Strokes are awesome (#JJLive live › http://ustre.am/1WLm)
Rammerjammer97 (Logan Tuck) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:27:27 -0000
Hey @JonnyPaula The Strokes are awesome (#JJLive live › http://ustre.am/1WLm)
I was once criticized for playing more The Strokes than Broken Social Scene. Nowadays BSS wins 1176 - 220. (yes, I'm a Last.fm addict)
mrcsh (Marc) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:24:09 -0000
I was once criticized for playing more The Strokes than Broken Social Scene. Nowadays BSS wins 1176 - 220. (yes, I'm a Last.fm addict)
Track 9 of Nostalgic Friday aint so nostalgic. The Strokes "Last Night" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fxh1d
badz85 (David Baddock) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:18:52 -0000
Track 9 of Nostalgic Friday aint so nostalgic. The Strokes "Last Night" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fxh1d
The Strokes - Last Nite
mrmusikita (Mr Musikita) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:12:57 -0000
The Strokes - Last Nite

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