Industry May 15, 2026
Nick Valensi to Take Break from The Strokes' 2026 World Tour
Filling in for him will be Longwave guitarist Steve Schiltz, a friend from the band's early days in New York
Originally published by
NME
The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi will be taking a temporary break from the band's 2026 world tour. He will be replaced by Longwave guitarist Steve Schiltz, who has a connection to the band from their early New York days. Originally reported by NME.