Nicholas Valensi (born January 16, 1981) is an American musician and songwriter, 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 keyboard and backing vocals. In 2013, he 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 and Kate Pierson.
instruments played
Guitar
keyboards
Vocals
Associated Acts
The Strokes CRX
Birth Name
Nicholas Valensi
Genres
Indie rock garage rock revival post-punk revival new wave
Labels
Rough Trade RCA Cult Columbia
Occupation
Musician composer singer-songwriter
Spouses
Amanda de Cadenet (m. 2006) (2 children)
Website
Years Active
1998 present
Name
Nick Valensi
Nationality
United States of America