By shelz.
Sometime in 2007 the White Stripes stopped touring because Meg White was suffering from anxiety attacks. The word on the street was that they were breaking up, but they didn’t. Then after The Raconteurs started blowing up, there were again rumors that the duo was splitting, but they didn’t. Yesterday, Jack and Meg dropped a message on their website because the rumors were kicking up again. This time… they did.
The eulogy was straight forward and clear:
The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011,
their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.
The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.
It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about
the band and have it stay that way.
Well damn. I know there are some fans out there that will have a hard time coming to grips with this, but it’s really not that devastating. No offense to Meg, The White Stripes are legend, but Jack has been doing a hell of a lot of cool shit without her. So don’t cry. Dry your eyes. And check out all the reasons this break up won’t make a bit of difference tomorrow morning. Plant Ill presents the top ten coolest things Jack White did without Meg way before they broke up.
Jack White Recorded With Your Favorite Rapper
He’s covered almost every genre there is. There are no boundaries for Jack White. Hes even laid down a couple of riffs for Freeway. That solo you hear, yup that’s him. You’ve been rapping for ten years and you haven’t even been able to get into a Freeway show. Oh, hes also putting together a project with Jay-Z.
Mark Ronson feat. Jack White, Freeway and Nicki Acosta – “Here Comes The Fuzz”
Jack White Performed a James Bond theme… with Alicia Keys.
You have an Alicia Keys poster. He’s been in a studio with her. You had to work overtime for the movie tickets. He got to watch it for free. You had to go home after the flick to get some rest before work. He went to the after party. Yes, Jack White is a G.
Jack White and Alicia Keys – “Another Way To Die”
jack white and alicia keys – another way to die
Jack White Started Another Band, The Dead Weather.
While still a member of The White Stripes, Jack White started a super group called The Dead Weather with Alison Mosshart from The Kills, Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and Dean Lawrence of The GreenHornes. And they rock, hard.
The Dead Weather – “Old Mary”
Jack White Started An Additional Band, The Raconteurs
Before Jack White started playing with The Dead Weather, he started a band called The Raconteurs. So up until today, he was in three bands and they are all dope. Are you really grinding after you rise? Think about it.
The Raconteurs – Salute Your Solution
Jack White Played Elvis In A Major Motion Picture
… And he did a great job.
[pro-player width=’450′ height=’350′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8ZUsFkrNQE[/pro-player]
Jack White Played At The White House…. For President Obama
According to Real Housewives of DC, getting into the White House is easier than getting into a Freeway show, but if you are performing , you have been invited. I will probably never be invited to The White House, but Jack White has.
[pro-player width=’450′ height=’350′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BXV1_D5eXA&feature=related[/pro-player]
Jack White Directed A Music Video
Okay so your cousin directed your last music video so this isn’t a big deal. But he directed this video for a group signed to his label who were performing a song he produced for an upcoming television series. Do you see the difference?
The Black Belles – “What Can I Do”
[pro-player width=’450′ height=’350′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXNTQ-GmMkM[/pro-player]
Jack White Produced Van Lear Rose.
Whats that you ask? Its just Loretta Lynn’s most acclaimed album to date. It won two Grammies and it’s Metacritic’s 4th highest ranked album of all time. That’s serious.
Loretta Lynn and Jack White – “Portland, Oregon”
[pro-player width=’450′ height=’350′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuC_l3ymXhM[/pro-player]
Jack White Beat The Living Shit Out Of Jason Stollsteimer of The Von Bondies
I know advocating violence is bad and people shouldn’t hit each other and all of that, but did you see dudes face? White said Stollsteimer milked the situation for sales and attention, but to this day I have never listened to a Von Bondies album. I have, however, laughed my ass off at these pictures.
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