Arctic Monkeys
Alternative Brit-pop band Arctic Monkeys are led by frontman Alex Turner and hail from Sheffield, England. Their success grew very quickly underground when fans took the reigns by promoting the band's music on their own in a grassroots marketing campaign, particularly via the Internet. Because of the buzz generated beforehand, the first two singles the band released after finally signing to a label (Domino Records) went to #1 on the UK charts. The Arctic Monkeys achieved success in America as well, but it was mainly the British press that lavished praise (and awards) on the band.
In 2007 they released their second album, Favourite Worst Nightmare, which was another success in the United Kingdom.
Fast Facts
- Formed: 2002
- Origin: High Green, England
- Members: Alex Turner (vocals/guitar), Jamie Cook (guitar), Matt Helders (drums/vocals), Nick O'Malley (bass)
- First two singles: "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor," "When the Sun Goes Down
- Record label: Domino Records
- Won 2006 Mercury Prize
Discography
- 2006: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
- 2007: Favourite Worst Nightmare
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