The Strokes’ guitarist (and solo artist) Albert Hammond Jr got himself into a bit of a fight when his wife was pickpocketed over the weekend. When a group of three men stole her wallet and green card, Hammond turned around and began to throw punches. One man ran away, another was hit by Hammond.
“Oh wow, I did get angry, didn’t I?” he said as he watched the security footage of the incident. The footage was then uploaded to Snapchat for his fans’ viewing pleasure. As Hammond said, it was pretty intense. See for yourself here.
You’re probably wondering if he got the goods back. The answer is, yes he did.
These guys tried to steal Justyna's wallet and green card and when I noticed.. let's just say we got everything back https://t.co/cP1wnayOHh
— Albert Hammond Jr (@alberthammondjr) December 11, 2015
According to Stereogum, the band were in Mexico to play a festival called Live Out Monterrey on Saturday. They also stopped by a studio to record and rehearse. Is there some new music on the way?
All we know is, don’t mess with their guitarist or you might end up on his Snapchat story.
Albert Hammond Jr will be travelling down under in February to perform his solo material, although we’re still waiting on a new release – his last full length was back in 2013. You can read our recent interview with him here, and check all the dates below.
Tues, 16th February 2016 – The Gov, Adelaide (18+) (TICKETS)
Wed, 17th February 2016 – Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane (18+) (TICKETS)
Fri, 19th February 2016 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (18+) (TICKETS)
Sat, 20th February 2016 – Mountain Sounds Festival, Mount Penang Parklands, Kariong, NSW (TICKETS)
Sun, 21st February – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (18+) (TICKETS)