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The Strokes


Background information
Origin New York City, United States
Genre(s) Indie Rock
Garage Rock Revival
Years active 1998—present
Label(s) RCA Records
Rough Trade Records
Associated acts Julian Casablancas
Albert Hammond, Jr.
Website Website
Members
Julian Casablancas
Nick Valensi
Albert Hammond, Jr.
Nikolai Fraiture
Fabrizio Moretti



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Pete Doherty: 'I Sold Acid To The Strokes'

March 12, 2009
Pete Doherty: 'I Sold Acid To The Strokes'Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty has claimed he sold drugs, including acid, to members of The Strokes.

Doherty made the comments in an interview with Shortlist magazine.

The singer said he first met the US band, who were influential in bringing the singer's own former group, The Libertines, into the mainstream in 2001, when he worked in a bar.

He said: “I used to sell a few little things on the side, you know? They were on their first tour, and were like just a few American lads in London looking for a good time.

“They met a friend of mine, who said I could get them a few bits and bobs.”

Doherty added: “I think I sold them a load of acid, they gave me tickets to their gig, I got them some more acid and it went from there.”

The Babyshambles frontman is currently preparing to release his debut solo album, 'Grace/Wastelands', on Monday (March 16th).

(by Jason Gregory)



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