Arctic monkeys
plural noun
British rock group (formed 2002): comprising Alex Turner (born 1986; vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook (born 1985, guitar), Matt Helders (born 1986, drums, vocals) and Nick O’Malley (born 1985, bass guitar); the first major band to achieve widespread success through internet exposure
Contemporary Examples
Simon: arctic monkeys are going to be around for a long time.
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