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The Strokes' Julian Casablancas Interview -- Exclusive Video

Julian CasablancasAs the mastermind behind the Strokes, Julian Casablancas captured the zeitgeist of the early 2000s and helped define a generation of hip guitar-based bands who worshipped at the altar of the Velvet Underground while bringing the sonic grit of Television to the masses.

Three albums and nearly ten years later, Casablancas retains that same aloof charm he displayed in the Strokes' heyday. Having recently released his first solo album, the electro and country-infused 'Phrazes for the Young,' and with the Strokes reuniting for album number four and a short tour of summer festivals, the singer is looking ahead to another busy decade.

During a recent stop at Toronto's Kool Haus, Casablancas sat down with Spinner in the club's "outdoor anime lounge" to discuss life lessons, country music, and how it felt meeting his personal idol, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder. Check out the exclusive video interview after the jump.

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GiGi

"When I ran into Eddie Vedder, I was trying to play it cool, but I was like listen........."
"It's really hard to meet people you admire, I find. Your trying so hard to play it cool"
When you have such LOVE & RESPECT for your idol-It's EXTREMELY hard to play it cool. But it is PRETTY F*CKING AWESOME that JULIAN CASABLANCAS feels that way too!

April 24 2010 at 5:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nick

Seems like a really nice dude. Not what I expected at all. Classic - nice work Jonathan!!

April 23 2010 at 3:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aleksandar

I think that The Strokes and JC + his new band should make a traveling band and make shows together!!! and best wishes for Julian's Son! To be clever and bright like his dad, and beautifull like his mom!

April 23 2010 at 2:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply