Latest Albert Hammond Jr News
The Strokes Had A 'Magical' Experience With Rick Rubin
The Strokes had a magical experience working with Rick Rubin.The 'Late Nite' hitmakers are yet to officially announced their seventh album - the follow-up to 2020's 'The New Abnormal' - but they teamed up with...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2022
The Strokes Have A 'Good Thing Going On' And Hope New Music Comes Quicker
The Strokes are excited about the possibility of working on new music as they have a ''good thing going on''.Julian Casablancas and co released their long-awaited follow-up to 2013's Comedown Machine' in April, 'The New...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 May 2020
The Strokes The New Abnormal Vinyl Hit With Delay
The Strokes' vinyl copies of their new album, 'The New Abnormal', have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.The New York rockers will release the CD and cassette tapes of their first record since 2013's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2020
Albert Hammond Jr. Of The Strokes Blends George Harrison Into Christmas Cover
While everyone is digging out their old favourites for Christmas playlists, The Strokes' lead guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. is teaming up with Amazon for a new take on the 30s classic 'The Little Boy That...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 28 November 2017
The Strokes Shoot Down Album Rumours
The Strokes have shut down rumours they've been working on new material. The 'You Only Live Once' hitmakers' fans couldn't contain their excitement when band member Albert Hammond Jr.'s father revealed recently that the group...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2017
Albert Hammond Jr 'Almost Wishes' The Strokes Were Over
Albert Hammond Jr. ''almost wishes'' The Strokes were over.The guitarist and keyboard player admits he feels as frustrated as the group's fans do about the lack of certainty over their future, and there's a part...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2015
Albert Hammond Jr. Reflects Upon His Past In Upcoming Album 'Momentary Masters'
Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes returns as a soloist for his third studio album 'Momentary Masters' later this year, and he has already unveiled two brand new tracks. The latest is the anthemic 'Losing...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 04 June 2015
The 15th Anniversary Line-up For Primavera Sound Is Finally Here!
Fans and hopeful attendees of Barcelona's Primavera Sound were delighted to discover that the preview app they downloaded was a video game displaying the full line-up for the festival's fifteenth anniversary.Already announced were Friday and...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2015
Albert Hammond Jr And Kyle Falconer Share Pants
Albert Hammond Jr lent Kyle Falconer his underwear.The View frontman has confessed he shared more than just a laugh with The Strokes rocker - who is producing the band's new album - after borrowing...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 December 2014
The Strokes Clean Up For New Album
The Strokes have quit drinking and smoking to record their new album. The 'Last Nite' band are recording their fifth album in New York, and have cleaned up their act so they can concentrate on...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 July 2012
Alexa Chung Dating The Strokes' Guitarist
Alexa Chung is reportedly dating Albert Hammond Jr.The British presenter - who was recently romantically linked with Hurts star Theo Hutchcraft after ending her four-year relationship with Alex Turner last summer - was accompanied by...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 May 2012
Agyness Deyn Doesn't Want Conventional Boyfriend
Agyness Deyn is not seeking a ''conventional looking'' boyfriend.The 29-year-old model and actress - who has previously dated Strokes drummer Albert Hammond Jr. and Josh Hubbard - does not mind being single but would be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2012
The Vaccines Team Up With Hammond Jr.
British rockers The Vaccines are adding some star power to their next album - they recruited The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. to play a song.The Post Break-Up Sex hitmakers teamed up with Hammond Jr....
By WENN on 24 August 2011
Carlos Santana Has To Set The Groove
Carlos Santana won't record anything until he's set the "tempo, feel and groove". The legendary guitar player says he's lived by the same rules when it comes to laying down tracks since 1967, and he...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 November 2010
Duffy Nearly Quit Music
Duffy considered quitting music after her debut album. The Welsh singer became a worldwide star in 2008 thanks to her debut 'Rockferry' - which globally sold 6.5 million copies - but admits she found promoting...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 November 2010
Agyness Deyn Gobbles Up Goblin
Agyness Deyn is dating 'Spider-Man' actor James Franco. The British supermodel was introduced to the screen hunk - who played evil villain the New Goblin in the third instalment of the superhero franchise - at...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 January 2010
Strokes' Hammond Gets Into Nightclub Business
STROKES guitarist ALBERT HAMMOND JR is teaming up with Emmy-winning comedian DAVID CROSS to launch a nightclub. The LAST NITE hitmaker, 26, and ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND funnyman, 41 have bought shares...
By WENN on 08 July 2005
Strokes Star Turns To Judaism
THE STROKES star ALBERT HAMMOND JR converted to Judaism 18 months ago, and the religious awakening had an instant effect on his sex life. The guitarist, who was baptised Episcopalian, claims he converted because...
By World Entertainment News Network on 27 October 2003
Albert Hammond Jr
