First reported by Rolling Stone
The Strokes Guitarist Nick Valensi Takes Temporary Break From Reality Awaits Tour; Steve Schiltz to Fill In
The Strokes Announce Nick Valensi's Temporary Hiatus, New Single, and Colbert Performance
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The Strokes have announced that rhythm guitarist Nick Valensi is taking a temporary break from the band as they prepare to release their new album "Reality Awaits" and embark on a major tour. Longwave frontman Steve Schlitz will fill in for Valensi during his absence. The band also recently dropped a new single, the Auto-Tune ballad "Falling Out Of Love," and performed on The Colbert Show.
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· 4 pulledWe're one Stroke down.
The Strokes mentioned Valensi's hiatus on their Instagram story, and they didn't cite a reason, but they 'look forward to his return.'
Instead of Valensi, Longwave frontman Steve Schlitz will serve as a temporary Stroke.
The Strokes dropped their strange new single, the Auto-Tune ballad 'Falling Out Of Love.'
We’re one Stroke down. As New York rockers the Strokes prepare to release their new album Reality Awaits and to head out on a huge tour, longtime rhythm guitarist Nick Valensi will take what the band calls a “temporary break.” The Strokes mentioned Valens
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