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The Strokes' Julian Casablancas made his solo live debut at the Liquid Room in Tokyo on Saturday night (August 29) – watch video footage of the gig by clicking below.

The frontman and his band previewed songs from his forthcoming debut solo album 'Phrazes For The Young' in front of a crowd including Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon, reports fashion website WWD.com.

Casablancas, wearing a white T-shirt, waistcoat and jeans, thanked the crowd by saying "I want to thank you for this positive experience" during the set.

Watch video footage of the show by clicking below.

'Phrazes For The Young' has yet to get a release date.

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