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The Strokes’ Nick Valensi Joins Jack White to Jam the Fuck Out in Los Angeles

Valensi has been on leave from The Strokes since May. The Strokes’ Nick Valensi Joins Jack White to Jam the Fuck Out in Los Angeles Alex Young

The Strokes’ Nick Valensi Joins Jack White to Jam the Fuck Out in Los Angeles

Nick Valensi, guitarist for The Strokes, has been absent from the band's touring lineup since May. He made a surprise appearance on stage with Jack White at his Hollywood Palladium show in Los Angeles. According to Stereogum, Valensi joined White for two songs.

Valensi's temporary break from The Strokes was announced in May, with his last show being at Coachella. His appearance with Jack White marked an unexpected crossover between the two early 2000s rock acts.

The Strokes and The White Stripes were prominent bands in the early 2000s rock revival, as noted by Stereogum. The White Stripes are no longer active, while The Strokes continue to perform with a reduced lineup.

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