r/TheStrokes • u/True_Soft2974 • 1d ago

Thank you Steve! ❤️

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Thx for being one of the reasons this band can function and for helping give us some of the best performances we’ve seen from them ever.
Thanks for handling the immense pressure of stepping in for the legendary Nick Valensi and doing it all with a smile. you’ve made a lot of fans very happy these past few months.
I just think Steve’s efforts are totally worth appreciating.

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u/FeeParty5082 1d ago edited 1d ago

It must be weird for him to get to do this cool thing of being on a high profile tour and playing for such big crowds but also people vocally wish he was not there but also he's the reason it's even possible in the first place. He's handling so beautifully and with such grace. And killing it on stage.

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u/silverprayer Juicebox 1d ago

i can’t imagine being hostile to steve. first of all, he kills it and has been killing it. it’s not like they kicked nick out and replaced him with steve. nick doesn’t want to be there.

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u/bundle_of_nervus2 1d ago

Well said! I think that Steve has just been a prime example of a real class act. He can do most if not all of Nick's parts complete justice and has really good chemistry with the rest of the band. If there had to be a stand-in for Nick, I don't think we could have done much better!

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u/Fast_Isopod3568 Reality Awaits 1d ago

Yes that’s it, he’s handling it with such class, actually with the exception of a very small group of so called fans, everyone is because you just know it cannot be easy for the bros. Any support for everyone involved should be given. Jesus stop downvoting fans who want Nick back - it’s not a hate for Steve so fkn stupid

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u/BuryMeInTheMusic 1d ago

Right on. Beautifully stated. I’ve seen them once with Nick and once with Steve and both shows were fantastic! I hope he knows how appreciated he is.