The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998, consisting of Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar, backing vocals), Albert Hammond, Jr. (guitar, backing vocals), Nikolai Fraiture (bass guitar) and Fabrizio Moretti (drums, percussion).
Upon the release of their debut album
Is This It in 2001, the group met wide critical acclaim. They have sold over 5 million albums. and number 2 on
Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of the 2000s.