Nikolai Fraiture

Bass player for The Strokes

Nikolai Fraiture - Bass player for The Strokes
Born

November 13th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

A bass player gained recognition as a member of the rock band The Strokes. The band rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their debut album 'Is This It' which received critical acclaim. The group became a key figure in the garage rock revival movement and continued to release several successful albums, including 'Room on Fire' and 'First Impressions of Earth'. Known for a distinctive sound that blended elements of punk rock, garage rock, and indie rock, the band significantly influenced the music scene.

Contributed to 'Is This It'

Performed in 'Room on Fire'

Participated in 'First Impressions of Earth'

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