Strokes Guitarist May Work With Dad

Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr.'s father wants to collaborate with his son.

Albert Hammond, who loaned his son and The Strokes money so they could start their career, told Britain's The Independent newspaper that he hopes he and his son can collaborate one day.

"I'm truly excited at the moment because The Strokes are going into the studio for the first time in two-and-a-half years next week. I can't wait to see what they come out with.

"My all-time dream is to take the stage just father and son. Perhaps one day he might even like to write a song with me."

The elder Hammond, 64, is a British songwriter who's had hits in both North America and Europe. He's best known for "It Never Rains In Southern California," which was later covered by Sonny And Cher and Barry Manilow. He's also written songs for The Hollies, Aretha Franklin, Elton John and Johnny Cash.

"I think my son and I have many similarities," Hammond told The Independent. "He's heard all the music I love, be it Buddy Holly, The Beatles or Johnny Cash, and I think he's absorbed it.

"But he's young and tries to be a little hipper than his dad so he'll often dismiss that music.

"Albert's a terrific kid and though I may not approve of everything he does, he just a wonderful human being."

Hammond, Jr. previously told Rollingstone.com that The Strokes, who haven't released an album since 2006's First Impressions Of Earth, would head into the studio sometime this month to begin work on their fourth album. The Strokes guitarist also has two solo albums: 2007's Yours To Keep and last year's Como Te Llama?.

Before The Strokes reunite in the studio, drummer Fabrizio Moretti's Little Joy project will play these shows:

Feb. 5 Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Clash Club
Feb. 6 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil @ Circo Voador
Feb. 7 Recife, Brazil @ Teatro De UFPE