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Strokes Guitarist Nick Valensi Taking Break

Updated 2026-05-15 17:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Nick Valensi of The Strokes is taking a temporary break from the band’s upcoming reality show tour. Longwave's Steve Schiltz will substitute for him during the summer tour.

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Rolling Stone

The Strokes Guitarist Nick Valensi Taking ‘Temporary Break’ From Band’s Reality Awaits Tour

Longwave's Steve Schiltz will fill in for the founding guitarist on the summer tour

2026-05-15 17:07 UTC