For other uses of this term, see Stroke (disambiguation).
The Strokes are an American rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000s.
The Strokes formed at a young age, with most of the members connected in some way with lead singer/songwriter Julian Casablancas. Bassist Nikolai Fraiture and Casablancas have been friends since childhood. Guitarist Nick Valensi and drummer Fabrizio Moretti started playing together while attending Manhattan's Dwight School.
