In their two decades of touring and recording, Arctic Monkeys have established themselves as a mainstay of modern indie rock. Their ever-growing set of influences make each of their six albums different from the last. This eclectic sound plus frontman Alex Turner’s poetic lyrics has led the band on a steady journey to success. The start of Arctic Monkeys In 2001, vocalist Alex Turner and guitarist Jamie Cook debuted their music career in Sheffield, England, after they got guitars for Christmas. The following year, fellow Stocksbridge High School students Andy Nicholson and Matt Helders tagged along as bassist and drummer for the band. In 2003, Arctic Monkeys hosted local shows and performed demo recordings, which grew their fanbase. The band even got recognition from BBC Radio due to their early fame. They signed a deal with Domino Records in 2005 and released two singles. "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor" and "When the Sun Goes Down" both topped UK music charts.