The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr. on Klein. Ally. Show.

Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes stops by the Klein. Ally. Show. on KROQ to talk about the band's new album, Reality Awaits, and their upcoming headline performance at the Just Like Heaven Festival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl!

In this interview, Albert shares full circle moments, wild recording stories, and corrects some bizarre rumors. Also covered in this interview:

• How a young Albert won Weezer tickets by calling into KROQ back in the 90s, and why The Strokes consider themselves a slow, "weird art band."
• Working with legendary producer Rick Rubin and hauling gear in Costa Rica to record their first album in six years.
• Albert's early alter-ego (a fake band manager named Paul Spencer) and his surprising past as an award-winning roller skater.