Albert Hammond Jr of The Strokes

Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Scott sits with The Strokes’ own Albert Hammond Jr., following the recent release of the guitarist’s latest solo album, Melodies on Hiatus. The California-born musician and son of “It Never Rains in Southern California” singer Albert Hammond was one of the first-ever guests on Lipps Service back in 2018. In his second appearance, he talked with Scott about The Strokes’ latest tour for its album The New Abnormal, hanging out with Anthony Kiedis, and what it’s like living in LA. The two also got into Hammond Jr.’s upbringing and getting into music at a young age, meeting and working with The Cars’ Ric Ocasek, and the whole story of him joining The Strokes, including meeting Julian Casablancas in NY and having almost instant chemistry with him. They reflect on The Strokes’ 25-plus-year-long career, working with Rick Rubin and other producers, touring, the making of his solo albums, Melodies on Hiatus, and much more. Tune into an insightful and rockin’ episode with the one and only, Albert Hammond Jr.