Arctic Monkeys were formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield and became today one of the U.K.’s biggest bands of the new millennium. They have incorporated the sounds from bands like Franz Ferdinand, The Clash, The Strokes, and The Libertines into a new sound of their own, like a danceable indie-rock type.
Arctic Monkeys are considered one of the first groups to come to public attention via the Internet (through fan-based sites). It marked a change in the way in which new bands are promoted.
The band has released five studio albums: ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’ (2006), ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare‘ (2007), ‘Humbug’ (2009), ‘Suck It and See’ (2011), ‘AM’ (2013), ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ (2018), ‘The Car’ (2022) as well as one live album, ‘At the Apollo’ (2008).
The band’s debut album is the fastest-selling debut album in British music history. Arctic Monkeys have won seven Brit Awards and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. The band also won the Mercury Prize in 2006 for their debut album, in addition to receiving nominations in 2007 and 2013.
Current members:
* Alex Turner – lead vocals, rhythm guitar & lead guitar, keyboards, percussion (2002–present)
* Jamie Cook – lead guitar & rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2002-2007) (2002–present)
* Matt Helders – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2002–present)
* Nick O’Malley – bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–present)
Former members:
* Andy Nicholson – bass guitar, backing vocals (2002–2006)
* Glyn Jones – lead vocals (2002)
Touring members:
* Thomas Rowley – keyboards, guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2013-present)
* Bill Ryder-Jones – guitar, keyboards (2013)
* Davey Latter – percussion, drum & bass tech (2013-present)
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