Fresh off an opening slot on tour with everyone's favorite rap/rock/bro/jock/alt/funk/metal band Incubus, The Strokes' rhythm guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. is going on a solo tour! Yes, that band. Mmhmm, The Strokes -- our former "Saviors of Rock 'n' Roll." I know, I know... that never quite panned out. Of course, they're all still alive! How could you ask such a thing? No, he's not the one who dated Drew Barrymore; that's the drummer. Albert Hammond, Jr. is the thin, unkempt, scruffy looking one. No, not the tired-looking one; that's the singer. You know Hammond, Jr... the one with the skinny suits! Yeah, I guess you're right. Hmmm, more distinguishing... well, he's the one with the hair -- a little messy, a little styled... come on! There's only five of them! Okay, okay, you're right. It has been a few years since this band was relevant, which is exactly why I prepared this insightful, informative, and educational quiz:
Different Folks Make Up The Strokes! Shall we get started?
1. Which Stroke attended an elite school in both New York City and Switzerland?
a) Julian Casablancas, lead singer
b) Albert Hammond, Jr., guitarist
c) Both 'a' and 'b'
d) NME circa 2001 called and it wants its quiz back.
2. Which band member indulges in thrift store garb?
a) Fabrizio Moretti, drummer
b) Albert Hammond, Jr., guitarist
c) Both 'a' and 'b'
d) Ah, so that's how they all look so cool.
3. Which Stroke measures in at over six feet tall?
a) Nick Valensi, guitarist
b) Nikolai Fraiture, bassist
c) Both 'a' and 'b'
d) You mean they're tall AND handsome?!
Ah, fuck it. Who am I kidding? They're all the same. Catch one of them on tour this summer.
But they got Diff'rent Strokes. It takes Diff'rent Strokes to move the world:
