Nick Valensi Plays With Duran Duran Amid Strokes Hiatus — SkimNews
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- Nick Valensi has been on indefinite hiatus from the Strokes since May, amid ongoing rumors about his absence from the band
- Nick Valensi performed with Duran Duran in Paris last night, where Simon Le Bon introduced him as the 'amazing guitarist' joining them on stage
- Nick Valensi played with Jack White and with Dragonflies, a group led by Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison, during his time away from the Strokes
- Duran Duran restarted their performance of 'Rio' after technical difficulties, with Valensi commenting, 'I don’t know how to fix shit like this,' from the stage
Why it matters: Valensi’s continued high-profile collaborations contrast with his silence on the Strokes’ current status, making his absence more conspicuous. For fans and bandmates, each public appearance deepens the unresolved tension around his role in the group’s future.
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