Julian Casablancas all over the world — said it was the Strokes that opened the door for them." The band was named Band of the Year in 2002 by "Spin" and have heavily influenced bands like The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, and Franz Ferdinand. Courtney Love's song "But Julian, I'm a Little Bit Older Than You", from her debut solo album "America's Sweetheart" (2004), was written about Julian Casablancas. He has also served as inspiration for several other musicians and the painter Elizabeth Peyton. Solo studio albums With the Strokes With the Voidz Julian Casablancas Julian Fernando Casablancas (born August 23, 1978) is
Bob James (rock singer) Bob James (rock singer) Robert Dennis (Bob) James (born 1952) is an American singer and songwriter best known for his work with the band Montrose. Born in Struthers, Ohio, James moved to the South Bay area of Los Angeles in 1963. His early bands included David Pack (Ambrosia), Joe Puerta (Ambrosia), Robert Fleischman (Journey), and Marc Droubay (Survivor). In early 1975 he was chosen by Ronnie Montrose as the replacement for vocalist Sammy Hagar in the band Montrose and is featured as lead vocalist and co-songwriter on the Montrose albums "Warner Brothers Presents... Montrose!" (1975) and "Jump On It" (1976).