Albert Hammond, Jr.

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Best known as the Strokes' rhythm (and occasional lead) guitarist, Albert Hammond, Jr., is also the son of singer/songwriter Albert Hammond, whose hits include "It Never Rains in Southern California," "When I Need You," and "To All the Girls I've Loved Before." Born in Los Angeles, Hammond went to the prestigious Swiss boarding Le Institut le Rosey as a teenager, where he met future Strokes singer Julian Casablancas. When Hammond moved to New York City to attend New York University's film school in the late '90s, he reconnected with Casablancas, and the Strokes were born. While Casablancas is the band's chief songwriter, Hammond co-wrote Room on Fire's "Automatic Stop" and also wrote songs that appeared on the Strokes' 2001 tour video, In Transit. Hammond revamped and renamed these tracks and included them on his solo debut album, Yours to Keep, which featured bassist Josh Lattanzi and drummer Matt Romano as his main support. A host of indie celebrities, including Casablancas, Sean Lennon, Ben Kweller, Fountains of Wayne's Jody Porter, and the Strokes' manager, Ryan Gentles, also appeared on the album, which was released on Rough Trade in fall 2006 in the U.K. and early in 2007 on New Line in the U.S. Bassist Marc Philippe Eskenazi joined Hammond's band for 2008's ¿Como Te Llama?, which was released worldwide that summer. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi

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  • In Transit (Live)
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  • Everyone Gets a Star (Live)
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    • Blue Skies
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  • The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. performs on stage during Music Midtown, on May 1, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. performs on stage during Music Midtown, on May 1, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    Music Review: Albert Hammond Jr. releases new CD
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    Albert Hammond Jr., "Como Te Llama?" (Black Seal) Tired of waiting for The Strokes to get around to that next album? Need a fix? Strokes guitarist Alb...
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    Music Review: Albert Hammond Jr. releases new CD
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    Albert Hammond Jr., "Como Te Llama?" (Black Seal) Tired of waiting for The Strokes to get around to that next album? Need a fix? Strokes guitarist Alb...
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    Today's L.A. Events preview: Incubus/Albert Hammond Jr.
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    throw a few Strokes crowd-pleasers into his opening set. You know, to make up for all the rejected Strokes songs that comprise his debut solo material...
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    The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr. Talks Addiction, Julian Casablancas Says Band's Output "Feels Negative"
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    It's pretty common knowledge thatThe Strokesare kind of meh about each other and that recordingAngleswas not exactly a wonderful experience for certai...
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    The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr. Discusses Bonnaroo
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    songs just grow and grow and grow. But there's definitely an excitement when we play the single ["Under Cover Of Darkness."] It feels like we're playi...
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Discography

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  • Como Te Llama? (2008)
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    Como Te Llama? (2008)
    Rough Trade
  • Yours To Keep (2006)
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    Yours To Keep (2006)
    Rough Trade
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