Nick Valensi
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Valensi performing with the Strokes on New Year's Eve 2019 | |
| Born | Nicholas Valensi January 16, 1981 New York City, U.S. |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Website | thestrokes |
Nicholas Valensi (born January 16, 1981) is an American musician, best known for his role as lead and rhythm guitarist in the American rock band The Strokes. Since 2001, the band has released six studio albums, some of which Valensi has also contributed keyboards and backing vocals.
In 2013, Valensi founded the band CRX, for which he acts as singer, songwriter, and lead and rhythm guitarist. Their debut album, New Skin, was released in 2016, and was followed by the 2019 album Peek. Valensi has also worked as a songwriter and session guitarist with various artists, including Sia, Regina Spektor, Kate Pierson, Kesha and Ringo Starr.