Yeah Yeah Yeahs are an American
indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The group is composed of vocalist and pianist
Karen O, guitarist and keyboardist
Nick Zinner, and drummer
Brian Chase. They are complemented in live performances by second guitarist
David Pajo, who joined as a touring member in 2009 and replaced
Imaad Wasif who had previously held this role. According to an interview that aired during the ABC network's
Live from Central Park SummerStage series, the band's name was taken from modern New York City
vernacular.