The Strokes
Manhattan indie-rock band who are credited with reviving guitar rock in the early 2000s — Is This It is considered one of the most important albums of the decade.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Greatest Rock Artists of All Time | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank The Strokes significantly differently across lists.
The Cultural Record
Discography
Manhattan indie-rock band who are credited with reviving guitar rock in the early 2000s — Is This It is considered one of the most important albums of the decade
Awards & Recognition
No Grammy data on record.
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Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Albums
Is This It credited with 2000s indie-rock revival
Grammy counts reflect group-level wins. Member solo awards not included.
View Member Awards →The Case For The Strokes
“The longevity argument alone puts them in a category of one. While others burned bright and faded, this figure consistently reinvented and dominated across decades, eras, and cultural shifts that would have destroyed lesser talents.”
“Technically unmatched. The craft here is evident in every performance, every work — the kind of effortless execution that only comes from thousands of hours of mastery made invisible. They make the impossible look inevitable.”
“Commercial success should never be held against artistic legacy. The ability to dominate charts while maintaining critical respect is a skill unto itself — one that this figure has mastered better than any peer in the conversation.”
Rank History
Ranking history will be available once voting opens for The Strokes.
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