Arctic Monkeys: He Fired His Best Friend For Being Tired
The rise and fall of the Arctic Monkeys remains one of the most polarizing transformations in modern rock history. From their explosive 2005 debut as Sheffield’s indie-rock saviors to their total abandonment of the guitar for 1970s lounge jazz, we explore the dramatic shifts that redefined Alex Turner and his bandmates. We’ll uncover the sudden firing of original bassist Andy Nicholson, the desert-rock influence of Josh Homme during the Humbug era, the massive global success of the AM album, and the bizarre 2014 BRIT Awards speech that signaled a turning point. We also analyze the divisive shift into the cinematic, piano-led sounds of Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and The Car. Kindly like and subscribe – it really helps this channel a lot. I do appreciate it!
He Fired His Band. Then Stole The Name.
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The Most Selfish Sabotage In Rock History.
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How To Kill A Platinum Band In 5 Years.
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The Most Brutal Dictator In Rock History.
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How To Ruin a Band In 1 Summer.
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@happiaxxident
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Never heard of ‘em but the ‘desert sessions’ have me curious. I’ll check ‘em out. Thanks, GMS!
@mikekennedy4661
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I was kicked out of a band for having a pretty severe anxiety disorder and grieving the recent death of my mom, which made playing music pretty hard for me. People will do the damnedest things.
@CatalystOfFire
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I gotta tell you, every couple years I try to get into this band. Then I get more annoyed by how terrible their music is. Can't stand it.
@thedogoffaleash
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I saw them at an outdoor venue during the AM tour, it started to lightly rain, but it was so misty you couldn't even feel it. Then a double rainbow formed behind the hills behind the stage, I'm not even kidding. It was still one of the most magical concert moments of my entire life.
@KappaMikeyYes999
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
For me their early stuff sucks ass, i will just never understand what people hear in them.. suck it and see and tranquility base are them at their best, humbug is incredible and their first great album to me, and now that weve had a few years to get away from it i think AM is almost a perfect album
@TheSpicyLeg
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Got to be honest, this band always sucked. I never got the appeal. I suppose that’s why they say there is no accounting for taste.
@animalsinorbit
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
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@topshopxprincess
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
As a MASSIVE arctic monkeys stan, i'm glad you made a video on them❤
@Hobinator17
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Their new stuff sucks. Suck it & see was their last solid album all the way through, IMO
@stephenpetrina1137
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I bought a used copy of that debut album to give it a chance since I was quick to judge the band when they were first coming out, but after listening to the whole record I still don't like them. There are some interesting instrumental moments, but on the whole it's boring and the lyrics and vocals are lacking.
@_idiot
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
turner is a poser and sell out
@sinsofzyn480
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
The early cdrip version of the song "When The Sun Goes Down," sounds sightly better than the album version. I use to have it and lost the hard drive it was on in 2016 and haven't heard that version since.
@hishighholiness3580
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Went from my favorite band out to I can't even listen to them anymore. It's a shame
@TzolRAdio
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Current alex is a poor mans tom jones.
@Mrs.Sardonicus
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
AM feels like it was the last time there was a real rock trend setter. Everyone was all over it and talling about it and raving, that didn't happen much in the 2010's and nothing like it in rock has hit the public that hard since.
Idles, Chat Pile, Health, Wet Leg and some other rock bands got big in recent time, but they didn't dominate music like AM did when Arctic Monkeys dropped it.
edit, okay so I guess the arguement can be made that Sleep Token has hit that trend setter status, but I digress.
@Rob.S-
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I prefer the latest stuff.
@kingcatnip2614
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
great video as always . i love Alex's writing ," I launch my fragrance called "Integrity"
I sell the fact that I can't be bought" always made me laugh and think about it to much haha . the more i listen to tranquility base hotel and casino the more i really enjoy it , it is very weird and i really disliked it at first , but it grew on me to being maybe my favorite album of theirs . but the car does not grow on me one bit . haha
@alanleos3637
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I only listen to Favourite Worst Nightmare, they fell off after that for me personally imho
@eliangonzalezandthecoastgu2321
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Ahhh the mojave dessert. Where bands go to lose their minds with Josh.
@Dj.MODÆO
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
The quickest and most justifiable way to get kicked out of your band is to be the one guy that wants to screw everyone over by taking time off the moment the band is blowing up. To get big and stay big, the first couple years and first couple albums you really need to tour a lot and do live events constantly and go balls to the wall until you have at least 3 big hit songs so your not seen as a one or two hit wonder. Then you can take years off if you want and the band will continue to make money and grow organically on its own off all its big hits getting played constantly
@mmonge954
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Meh! they had a couple of songs that were ok.
@reddevilarmy23
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
When “what if I told you” hits, you this is gonna be a banget
@deadinthewater218
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
505 is their best track
@mtc-3charis
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
2:15 Tom was my ONLY friend
@TheCrownEternal
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
This is why I love this channel, humbug is my favorite album by the Arctic Monkeys, go figure. They were mentored by one of my favorite artists in his own studio in Joshua Tree. History baby!
@Where-is-Jessica-Hyde
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Well,,,,if you cant take it, going from city to city, and the rest of the band sucks it up and grinds through, dont expect the band to take you back after you flake out. Goid riddence. You need bandmates willing to embrace the suck, NOT bail on your bandmates because you "just cant take it" That's FINE. Plenty of Bass players out there that LOVE the suck….
@Where-is-Jessica-Hyde
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
If you start a band with your best friend, you should go into it with the knowledge that you wont have a "best friend " for long….😅
@starman1994
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Yup, self implosion at its best.
@neverthere5689
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I was so excited to see them at ACL in 2019 (2018?)… and they only played slow stuff. I was so bummed. Meanwhile Travis Scott was exploding the other half of the festival… I hated it. I wanted to leave because it was late but I kept telling myself to wait one more song because they might play something from “whatever people say I say”
@Eggbeard1111
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Thanks i wondered what happened to them
@KevSpuds
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I remember staying up late for the debut of crying lightning on channel 4 as a kid. Watched it and thought what a load of shit 😂 never listened to the monkeys past the first two albums after that disappointment
@ravenmad9225
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I never understood the appeal of Arctic monkeys,but then I'm way too old to be their target demographic.
@seldonplanB-24
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
The only thought I ever gave this band was "Goddamit how come the Swedes speak better English than most Americans?!"
Then I learned they weren't from Sweden 😅
@copee2960
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
A bunch of muddle class kids who liked to present themselves as working class….who knew…..all TRUE WORKING CLASS PEOPLE….Being truly skint aint a choice a d it defo aint cool.
@RashaadGenie
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I was told these guys were a reboot of the Monkees and refused to get in to them.
@BennyThePIrate7878
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
I hype
I like
Your uploads are tight
Thanks GMS!
@LostboyUk
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
One good album then they lost their unique-ness. Not terrible but they just sounded like everyone else after that.
@RuthlessMojo
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Day 16 in hospital. Thought I’d post an update here for those who are interested. I’ve spoken with the spinal specialists, and unfortunately, they are extremely hesitant to operate on me because of the complexity and sheer scale of what needs to be done.
The damage throughout my spine is extensive. My discs have essentially completely collapsed, and many of my vertebrae have effectively fused together, with significant bony overgrowth impinging on my spinal cord and the nerves exiting my spine.
Ultimately, I would require multiple surgeries at different levels of my spine. I already have scarring and bruising to my spinal cord, and without intervention, the neurological damage is expected to continue getting worse.
The surgery itself would be incredibly complicated and traumatic, and would take a very long time. In my upper back alone, surgeons would need to remove several ribs and a significant portion of the vertebral column in order to decompress and free up my spinal cord and the exiting nerves.
There are enormous risks involved. I’ve been told there is around a 10% risk of paralysis or death. If I were to become paralysed, it would likely affect me from the chest down.
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I genuinely thought that, after everything I’ve been through, I might finally be able to have something done to alleviate this situation. Instead, it feels like I’m back at the same place again, with no clear surgical solution.
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But I’m still here, and I’m still trying to work out what comes next. 🙏
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@raymondmasullo6686
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
When I hear Sheffield, I think Def Leppard and the nuclear war movie, Threads (messed up, if you've never seen it). Regardless, another great story and video. Keep 'em coming! 🤘
@lukeporcher6378
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
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@jackasmaracas
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
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@EliteRock
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
F me – they're practically middle aged already.
@ThomasGray-f1s
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
"Toilet Circuit Venues" haha, I have been to a few of those, they're fun.
@kevinpluck_Warlord
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Music was great. Then there egos kicked in.
@8101nevermind
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
💥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻💥Never fail to impress GMS
@humphrey4976
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Indy was a phase.
@theshizzz
September 17, 2026 at 9:54 am
Tom literally sent me a very personal hostile message. He called me a little shit. I was very proud.
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