Arctic Monkeys: 11 Sheffield locations which have played a part in phenomenal success of band

The Arctic Monkeys have come a long way since the lads from High Green met at school and formed the band in 2002.

They have become arguably Sheffield's greatest musical export since exploding onto the scene in 2005 with their first single I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor.

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not was released the following year to great acclaim, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in British chart history.

More than two decades since forming, they remain one of the world's most exciting bands, having built on their early success with albums like 2013's AM before showcasing a new sound on Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and 2022 follow-up The Car.

The band released a new single this week - their first in four years.

The new track is being released to support the charity War Child, which works to ‘ensure a safe future for every child affected by war’.

The band’s evolution may not be to everyone's taste but Alex Turner, Matt Helders and co put on an amazing show at Hillsborough Park in 2023, and the band have amassed an impressive seven Brit Awards and nine Grammy nominations.

Here we look back in pictures at some of the key sites across Sheffield which have played a part in the Arctic Monkeys' phemonenal success story, from the school where the band met to the pub where they played their first gig and the studio where the legendary demo which catapulted them to fame was recorded.

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