Arctic Monkeys

plural noun

1. British rock group (formed 2002): comprising Alex Turner (born 1986; vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook (born 1985, guitar), Matt Helders (born 1986, drums, vocals) and Nick O'Malley (born 1985, bass guitar); the first major band to achieve widespread success through internet exposure

Example Sentences

They have been described as the band that made an art of being obscure and who inspired the likes of David Bowie, Nirvana and the Arctic Monkeys.

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By 2023 Gareth "GK" Kelly, Kane Welsh and Sam "Clive" Robinson were riding high, nominated for group of the year at the Brits alongside The 1975 and Arctic Monkeys.

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The Arctic Monkeys were a hungry, young foursome from the working-class suburb of High Green.

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So before they were even signed or I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor was officially released, the Arctic Monkeys were selling out venues like the London Astoria and the Ritz in Manchester.

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The venue of the Arctic Monkeys' first ever gig in 2003 was The Grapes in Sheffield.

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