Arctic Monkeys fans surprised by identity of debut album cover model

Arctic Monkeys fans recently discovered the identity of the man on the cover of their debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not." The cover features Steve Bracknall, a fictional character created by Chris McClure. The album, released on January 23, 2006, is celebrated for its energetic sound and sharp lyrics. It became the fastest-selling debut album in UK history, moving over 360,000 copies in its first week. Fans marked the album's 16th anniversary by sharing this trivia on social media. Many expressed surprise that the cover model is linked to McClure, known for his TikTok persona as the assistant manager of Royal Oak FC.