The Strokes

The Strokes are a New York City band that brought style, fun, and catchy songwriting back to rock music, becoming one of the most influential bands of the early 21st century. Their sound, inspired by Buddy Holly, the Velvet Underground, and the Ramones, helped shape alternative rock in the 2000s. Their acclaimed 2001 debut, Is This It, reinvigorated the rock scene. Later albums include Room on Fire, First Impressions of Earth, Comedown Machine, and 2020's The New Abnormal, which won a Grammy for…Read more