Arctic Monkeys

British  

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

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Example Sentences

One of the producers responsible for shaping Arctic Monkeys' legendary first album has spoken of his pride at working with the Sheffield band, exactly 20 years on from its release.

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The producer, who had previously worked with Pulp, another Sheffield band, had originally put together 18 tracks by Arctic Monkeys that went on to form their Beneath the Boardwalk collection of demos, which the band would give out at gigs.

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"During one session, Alex popped himself into the little control room that I had at that studio and said, 'Alan, we've got another band that we're in called Arctic Monkeys'."

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Arctic Monkeys were supported by other local acts Milburn, Harrisons and Reverend and the Makers.

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Arctic Monkeys later headlined Glastonbury for the first time in 2007 and went on to play the Pyramid Stage at the festival twice more, in 2013 and 2023.

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