================================================ Subject: Fw:Tell me more about THE STROKES (OT) From: "Keith P. Mears" To: Date: Mon 5 Nov 2001 00:29:31 -0500 ================================================ Hmmmm, I thought this might be of interest to some here, as The Strokes has recently been mentioned by Marc and Agie, if not others. It comes from an Alarm discussion list. And speaking of bands to check out, I HIGHLY recommend The Alarm. They're not new, by any means (this year is their 20th anniversary, even though they're no longer together), but the music is simply awesome, and VERY meaningful. As has been said by several fans I know, "Mike Peters (lead singer) never wrote the same song twice." Well worth a listen, and more info can be found at www.thealarm.com, or even BETTER, at www.debbir.com/gathering.htm, or www.debbir.com/dedication.htm. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lyn Nelson To: Alarm list Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 5:14 PM Subject: Fw:Tell me more about THE STROKES (OT) Shawn NP - Is This It - The Strokes Do you know anything about this band, Shawn? Simmo also mentioned them recently, but I didn't take him SERIOUSLY until I saw their video and realized it was the same one that I thought MTV had found in the old AMERICAN BANDSTAND video-vault because of their throw-back (aka RETRO unwashed look of the late 60's or early/mid 70's) appearance and sound, not to mention the ancient (aka "vintage") sound equipment they were using in it. It really looks like a tv appearance of some band from circa '78 who's work has somehow been re-discovered by the newest "hip" MTV generation. The name "THE STROKES" in some ways reminds me of all the "THE" bands arounds in the 70's & 80's - THE Knack, THE Clash, THE WHO, THE Ramones, THE Cars, even THE ALARM!!!!! So when I saw the video I really did think it was some old footage of an equally old band and haven't a clue as to who they really are or where they came from. Any help from you or anyone here would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Lyn To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp