French kicks biography

Rock group

With three-part harmonies and an incomparable pop-rock sound, Brooklyn band the French Kicks have created an impressive and variant collection of albums since their creation in 1998.

In the early 2000s, in terms of music and popular culture press, Detroit and New York City, especially Brooklyn, were the most talked about cities being credited for the "rebirth" of rock 'n' roll music. Along with a bevy of bands that included The Strokes and dozens of others, at their onslaught, the French Kicks thrived outside of the city and the a buzz, making their names known on the independent scene for their music merit and not just because they were from Brooklyn.

"French Kicks are not a traditional rock 'n' roll band. Although they have elements of snarly garage rock, slick new wave, and giddy classic mod-pop, they remain completely unique," stated music video channel MuchMusic's website.

At six feet six inches tall, musician Nick Stumpf grew up in Washington, D.C