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AI Summary
- Albert Hammond Jr. rose to prominence as lead guitarist of The Strokes during New York indie rock renaissance, now pursuing solo career with five albums
- Latest album Melodies On Hiatus is double album co-written with Simon Wilcox featuring collaborations with GoldLink and Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders
- Hammond discusses how parents' recent divorce impacted him despite being in his early 40s, plus recalls past life as champion roller skater scouted by Olympic coaches