The Strokes’ Nick Valensi Joins Jack White In LA

Once upon a time, the Strokes and the White Stripes were the two biggest dogs in the early-'00s rock-revival moment. The White Stripes no longer exist, but Jack White continues to soldier on as a solo act. The Strokes are still around, too, but they're down one member right now. Back in May, the Strokes announced that longtime rhythm guitarist Nick Valensi w

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