The Strypes are a four-piece rock band from Cavan, Ireland, formed in 2011 and consisting of Ross Farrelly (lead vocals/harmonica), Josh McClorey (lead guitar/vocals), Peter O'Hanlon (bass guitar/harmonica) and Evan Walsh (drums). The band played in the local scene with various members switching parts as they searched for their sound. They draw inspiration from ‘60s blues boom and '70s pub rock bands such as Dr. Feelgood, Eddie and the Hot Rods, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Lew Lewis and Rockpile as well as the original bluesmen and rock 'n’ roll artists such as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf and Little Walter, among others.