1. Arctic Monkeys By Henry

2. Background The rock band was formed in 2002 in Sheffield. The members of Artic Monkeys are Alex Turner,Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders. Their past member Andy Nicholson left the band in 2006 and was later replaced by Nick O’Malley They have made 6 albums which have won them 7 Brit Awards

3. Songs Their top 10 best songs since they stared are do I wanna know from their latest album and crying lightning from their album “Humbug” from 2009 just to name a few. Their album AM was rated by rolling stone to be the 30 th greatest album of all time. Arctic monkeys have recorded 45 songs in total.

4. Festivals and tours They have performed at Glastonbury in 2007 and 2013 after their most successful albums. In 2007 they held their own festival at Lancashire County Cricket Ground. Their first tour was on October 2 nd 2005 in Liverpool. Their NME tour was their going right across the UK in 8 places including their origin in Sheffield.

5. Influences Arctic monkeys were influenced by The Smiths, Oasis, Blur, The Clash, The Liberties and Beastie Boys.

6. members Alex Turner Lead vocals Jamie Cook guitarist Nick O'Malley Bass guitarist Matt Helders drummer Andy Nicholson Former bass guitarist