Albert Hammond, Jr. is a songwriter, solo artist, and guitarist for The Strokes. Since 1999, he has helped define the band's signature rock sound across landmark albums including Is This It, Room on Fire, and First Impressions of Earth. Alongside his work with the band, Hammond has built a solo career with albums such as Yours to Keep and Francis Trouble. On July 24, 2026, The Strokes released their seventh studio album, Reality Awaits, marking the band's first new record since the Grammy-winning The New Abnormal. 0:00:00 — Albert Hammond, Jr. 0:03:25 — Meeting Julian & the Birth of The Strokes 0:07:22 — Early Shows & the New York Scene 0:15:15 — The First EP 0:34:23 — The Band Members 0:39:11 — Recording Is This It 0:49:44 — Touring, 9/11 & SNL 0:53:57 — Room on Fire & First Impressions of Earth 1:12:33 — The Break, Solo Work & Rehab 1:28:22 — Angles, Come Down Machine & The New Abnormal 1:53:05 — A New Generation & the Current Tour