The Strokes Guitarist Nick Valensi Taking ‘Temporary Break’ From Band’s Reality Awaits Tour
The Strokes will embark on the Reality Awaits Tour without a founding member as guitarist Nick Valensi is taking a "temporary break" from the trek
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The Strokes will embark on the Reality Awaits Tour without a founding member as guitarist Nick Valensi is taking a "temporary break" from the trek
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