The Strokes are an American
rock band from New York City, New York, United States, formed in 1998. The band rose to fame in the early 2000s as a leading group in
garage rock/
post-punk revival. The band consists of
Julian Casablancas (lead vocals),
Nick Valensi (lead guitar),
Albert Hammond, Jr. (rhythm guitar),
Nikolai Fraiture (bass guitar) and
Fabrizio Moretti (drums and percussion).
Upon the release of their debut album,
Is This It, in 2001, the group was met with much critical acclaim, being hailed by some as the "saviors of rock and roll.