The Gist

A Different Stroke

The guitarist now has short hair, a new album, and an overhauled perspective on being a rock star.

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Mike Pesca and Albert Hammond Jr. in the studio.

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On The Gist, Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. shares his journey from a 19-year-old rock star with massive hair, to a sober 35-year-old with a solo side project (and less hair). His new album, Momentary Masters, is available for preorder and out officially on July 31. For the Spiel, it’s time to name our new lobstar of the antentwig.

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