Nick Zinner

Guitarist for the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Nick Zinner - Guitarist for the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Born

December 8th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Zinner co-founded the rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2000. The group gained prominence with their debut album, 'Fever to Tell', which featured the hit single 'Maps'. Their distinctive sound combined elements of punk rock and art rock, contributing significantly to the New York City music scene of the early 2000s. In addition to work with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Zinner has collaborated with various artists and contributed to soundtracks. Zinner also engaged in projects outside of music, exploring visual arts and photography.

Co-founded Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Contributed to 'Fever to Tell' album

Performed 'Maps' single

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