The Strokes are an influential American rock band from New York City, formed in 1998. The group consists of Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture, and Fabrizio Moretti. Known for spearheading the early 2000s garage and post-punk revival, they made an immediate impact with their acclaimed debut album Is This It in 2001. Throughout their career, The Strokes have blended catchy melodies with raw, energetic sound, releasing celebrated albums like Room on Fire and The New Abnormal, the latter earning them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2021. Renowned for their distinctive style and influence, The Strokes are recognized as one of the defining bands of their generation.