The 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 the role. According to an interview that aired during ABC's Live from Central Park SummerStage series, the band's name was taken from modern New York City vernacular. The band has recorded four studio albums; the first, Fever to Tell, was released in 2003. The second, Show Your Bones, was released in 2006 and was named the second best album of the year by NME. Their third studio album, It's Blitz!, was released in March 2009. All three albums earned the band Grammy nominations for Best Alternative Music Album. Their fourth album, Mosquito, was released in April 2013.
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Garage punk, garage rock, indie rock, art punk, dance-punk, post-punk revival |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Touch and Go, Wichita, Interscope, Fiction, Modular, Polydor |
| Associated acts | Head Wound City |
| Members | Karen O, Nick Zinner, Brian Chase |
About Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Indie rock outfit which earned a Grammy Award nomination in the category of Best Alternative Music Album for each of their first three studio albums: Fever to Tell, Show Your Bones and It's Blitz!
Achievement of Yeah Yeah Yeahs
New Musical Express (NME) called their 2006 album Show Your Bones the second best album of the year.
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Latest information about Yeah Yeah Yeahs updated on July 28 2021.
