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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Just realized 4 is the ONLY numeral I draw in two strokes, not just one. (Obviously, I don't cross my 7s. Though I find crossed 7s charming)
middlemuse (Emma Meador) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:08:28 -0000
Just realized 4 is the ONLY numeral I draw in two strokes, not just one. (Obviously, I don't cross my 7s. Though I find crossed 7s charming)
The Strokes – Between Love & Hate: http://www.last.fm/music/The+Strokes http://bit.ly/rUOvZ
myname666 (myname666) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:03:38 -0000
The Strokes – Between Love & Hate: http://www.last.fm/music/The+Strokes http://bit.ly/rUOvZ
listening to "The Strokes - Someday" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gxh4i
iacoale83 (alessandro iacomucci) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:40 -0000
listening to "The Strokes - Someday" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gxh4i
There is a special place reserved in my heart for the Strokes. A very careless place.
exigy (Marat Khisamov) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:46:16 -0000
There is a special place reserved in my heart for the Strokes. A very careless place.
I'm listening to "Reptilia" by The Strokes (http://bit.ly/74tx2q) #pandora
betathings (thebetathings) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:41:40 -0000
I'm listening to "Reptilia" by The Strokes (http://bit.ly/74tx2q) #pandora
Soundtrack at work is surprisingly decent. Kings of Leon, The Strokes, Modest Mouse, The Rolling Stones, Gym Class Heroes, etc. I can deal.
citiesandyears (Cody Aaron Ryans) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:36:41 -0000
Soundtrack at work is surprisingly decent. Kings of Leon, The Strokes, Modest Mouse, The Rolling Stones, Gym Class Heroes, etc. I can deal.

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