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Arctic Monkeys (band)

Arctic Monkeys are a four-piece indie rock band from Sheffield who have gained critical success worldwide on all of their 5 current albums. They have been described as the best band since the early Oasis days.

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How many members in are in Arctic Monkeys?

the band currently consists of Alex Turner on lead vocals and guitar, Jamie Cook on guitar, Matt Helders on drums and backing vocals and Nick O'Malley on bass guitar and backing vocals, who replaced Andy Nicholson.

What are good indie bands or songs anything like vampire weekend or arctic monkeys or modest mouse?

mewithoutyou, jaguar love, iron & wine, people in planes, kimya dawson, the blood brothers, neon blonde, past lives, muse, death cab for cutie, at the drive-in, franz ferdinand, we are scientists, death from above 1979, does it offend you, yeah?, damien rice, silversun pickups, circa survive, the sound of animals fighting, the strokes, the shins, Ra Ra Riot, Cage the Elephant,

Who is better arctic monkeys or the killers?

Arctic Monkeys by far!!

Personally, I like them both equally, perhaps leaning a little towards Arctic Monkeys. But I think the Killers are more successful because their music is used a lot on TV and film, and also I think they are more widely recognised.

When will the arctic monkeys third album be out?

Their third album has been released already, it's called Humbug.

Where can one buy tickets for the Arctic Monkeys tour online?

There are many different places were you could buy Artic Monkeys tour online. Some of the websites are: ticketmaster, goodseattickets, ebay, and more.

Was Miles Kane in the Arctic Monkeys?

Nope he wasn't. He is a good friend of Alex Turner and together they formed a band called 'The Last Shadow Puppets'.

What is the Sheffield band that sounds like Arctic Monkeys but are nowhere near as famous?

Are you thinking about the band The Last Shadow Puppets? the band members are Arctic Monkey singer/guitarist Alex Turner, Miles Kane from the band the rascals and and composer/producer James Ford

There's also a band called Milburn who are from Sheffield and sound a lot like arctic monkeys however they have split up now and weren't as well known.

What movie and television projects has Arctic Monkeys been in?

Arctic Monkeys has: Played Themselves in "Top of the Pops" in 1964. Played Themselves - Musical Guest in "Saturday Night Live" in 1975. Played Themselves - Musical Guest in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1992. Played Themselves in "Later with Jools Holland" in 1992. Played Themselves in "Taratata" in 1993. Played Themselves - Musical Guest in "Late Show with David Letterman" in 1993. Played Themselves in "TV total" in 1999. Played Themselves in "Popworld" in 2001. Played Themselves in "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" in 2001. Performed in "Last Call with Carson Daly" in 2002. Played Themselves in "Boogie" in 2002. Played Themselves in "The Best Hit USA" in 2003. Played Themselves in "Miradas 2" in 2004. Played Themselves in "The Culture Show" in 2004. Played Themselves in "DasDing.tv" in 2004. Played Themselves in "Musikprogrammet - programmet om musik" in 2004. Played Themselves in "House Band" in 2005. Played Themselves in "Backstage Pass" in 2005. Played Themselves - Musical Guest in "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" in 2005. Played Themselves - Accused in "Video on Trial" in 2005. Played Themselves - Winners, Video Message in "Brit Awards 2006" in 2006. Played Themselves in "T in the Park" in 2006. Played Themselves - Video Message in "Brit Awards 2007" in 2007. Played Themselves in "The Graham Norton Show" in 2007. Played Themselves in "Brit Awards 2008" in 2008. Played Themselves in "Arctic Monkeys at the Apollo" in 2008. Performed in "Ibiza Rocks" in 2008. Played Themselves - Musical Guest in "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" in 2009. Played Themselves in "Reading and Leeds Festival" in 2009. Played Themselves - Musical Guest in "Conan" in 2010. Played Themselves - Musical Guest in "The Jonathan Ross Show" in 2011. Played Themselves in "London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder" in 2012. Played Themselves - Performers in "The BRIT Awards 2014" in 2014.

What type of oufit would you wear to an arctic monkeys tribute band Please help?

Is it rock? If so wearing a sparkly punky shirt woul be cool. And some ripped jeans. Is it classic? Maybe a dress with some elegant jewely. Is it country? Maybe a cogirl hat, a shirt, a skirt or jeans and boots.

How did the Arctic Monkeys get their name?

Some sources say that the band name came about when someone asked guitarist Jamie Cook what he would call his band and he said 'Arctic Monkeys'

Others have said the band name was an edited version of Alex Turner's dad's old band 'Arktik Monkeez'

Are arctic monkeys playing at glastonbury?

arctic monkeys was playing in Glastonbury 2007, 27th June

Who is the man on the cover of arctic monkeys first album?

hes the arctic monkeys best mate (or he was ) i think his names Chris

When are the Arctic Monkeys going on tour in 2013?

The Arctic Monkeys are a well-known indie rock band from Sheffield, England. They are going on tour in 2013, starting June 21st in Europe followed by US and Canadian dates. The tour does not end until 2014.

What is mecca dobber as in the lyrics of Fluorescent Adolescent from the Arctic monkeys?

mecca = chain of bingo halls

dobber= large bingo marker

mecca dobber = large bingo marker from mecca

betting pencil = very small pencil used in betting shops

so

mecca dobber or betting pencil is maybe making reference to a guys junk

ie, was it big like mecca dobber or small like betting pencil

cools

What bands play similar music to arctic monkeys?

The Last Shadow Puppets, The Rascals, Franz Ferdinand, The Libertines, The Strokes, Kasabian, The Vaccines, The Fratellis, The Wombats, The Kooks