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We're looking at the long and illustrious career of The Strokes to mark their return to the UK and their new NME front cover. For more on the band, including news, more pics and videos, check out <a href="http://www.nme.com/thestrokes">our special hub</a>. The band officially became “The Strokes” in 1999, when they played their first live gig at NYC's Spiral venue. This press shot is from 2001.

The Strokes so far, 1999 - 2010

We're looking at the long and illustrious career of The Strokes to mark their return to the UK and their new NME front cover. For more on the band, including news, more pics and videos, check out our special hub. The band officially became “The Strokes” in 1999, when they played their first live gig at NYC's Spiral venue. This press shot is from 2001.

  • Photo: Press
  • Added: Jun 17, 2010

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