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The Strokes
The Strokes


Background information
Origin New York City, United States
Genre(s) Indie Rock
Garage Rock Revival
Years active 1998—present
Label(s) RCA Records
Rough Trade Records
Associated acts Julian Casablancas
Albert Hammond, Jr.
Website Website
Members
Julian Casablancas
Nick Valensi
Albert Hammond, Jr.
Nikolai Fraiture
Fabrizio Moretti



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Mike Skinner Officially Retires The Streets

February 7, 2011
Mike Skinner Officially Retires The StreetsMike Skinner has retired The Streets, according to a post on the band's website.

The Birmingham born rapper placed a photo of a 'Closed' sign hanging in a window on the-streets.co.uk this morning (February 7).

The announcement coincides with the release today of the band's fifth and final album 'Computers And Blues'.

Meanwhile, The Streets are still scheduled to embark on a final UK tour, starting at the Picture House in Edinburgh on February 18 and concluding at Brixton Academy in London on March 5.

Tickets go on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)



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