Albert Louis Hammond, Jr. (born April 9, 1980) is an American
musician and fashion designer. He plays guitar and keyboards for the
indie rock band The Strokes. He is the son of singer-songwriter
Albert Hammond (best known for his 1972 hit single "It Never Rains in Southern California"). Hammond, Jr. released his debut album
Yours To Keep in 2006 and followed up with
¿Cómo Te Llama? in 2008 and his EP,
AHJ in 2013. His third solo album,
Momentary Masters, was released through
Vagrant Records on July 31, 2015.
The Beach Boys,
Buddy Holly,
Frank Black,
Guided By Voices,
John Lennon,
Matthew Sweet and
The Velvet Underground are often cited as his major influences.