Schneebored 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 No great suprise as Jack's other commitments seem to be taking over....but WTF is the writer of this article on about? Quote: The White Stripes, the groundbreaking rock duo which helped revive and reshape a stale rock scene with their scorching, guitar-fuelled, blues-tinged songs, have announced they're splitting up after more than a decade and six albums together. Jack and Meg White (who presented themselves as brother and sister but were actually ex-husband and wife) said no "Behind the Music"-type troubles doomed the band. "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," a statement announced on Wednesday. "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." The Grammy-winning, platinum-selling band started off in Detroit in 1997. Seen mainly as the brainchild of frontman Jack White (Meg was the drummer), the band's breakthrough came at the start of the new millennium with the albums White Blood Cells and 2003's Elephant, with the now-classic song Seven Nation Army. But over the years, Jack White has focused attention on other projects, including the bands the Dead Weather and the Raconteurs, as well as his Nashville, Tennessee-based Third Man Records. He's also acted as producer, helping revive the career of Loretta Lynn with the album Van Lear Rose and most recently, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson's The Party Ain't Over. The last recording by the White Stripes was the live album Under the Great White Northern Lights, released last year, along with an accompanying DVD documentary. The duo urged fans not to be upset at the band's demise. Though no new recordings are expected, unreleased tracks are forthcoming. "The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want," they said. "The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful." Stupid journo! Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 That's accurate. They're stage persona at first was that they were brother and sister. Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Originally Posted By: SantaCruz That's accurate. They're stage persona at first was that they were brother and sister. I stand corrected. Always thought it was media confusion because Jack took Meg's surname when they got married. But apparently "they played up the rumour of being brother and sister to take the attention away from their relationship, so people concentrated on their music".....riiiiiight! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 They were great. Something new and fresh at the time and Meg is HOT. Sadly didnt see them live but my mates who have really rated them. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I had tickets to see them a few years ago. About a week before I was going to see them they canceled the rest of the tour and went on hiatus. Was super bummed about it. Even more so now =( Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Saw the Dead Weather last year. Jack is a pretty amazing drummer, apparently he learnt drums before guitar and it was always his preferred instrument. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Excellent news! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I agree. They were just annoying more than anything else. And Jack needed a great big slap for what he supplied as that last Bond theme. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Loads of rock music has very unimaginative or anonymous bass playing, so it was good to see a band who didn't bother having any. I bet a lot of listeners don't notice. I've not got any of their records, but the little I've heard sounded all right. The ones with Spike Jonze videos were cool. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I thought they had split because he was in so many other things. Not keen on their music really I think the brashness and lack of bass probably contributed to that. I remember a few of their vids being pretty whacky and interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I only like one song......can't remember the name but think its their most famous one Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Seven Nation Army? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 yeah, thats the one Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm sure there'll be a highly lucrative reunion tour sometime in the future. The Streets split too, if anyone interested. Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Mike Skinner is a complete nob. The less music he makes the better. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I agree, but should this man be allowed to make music too **** me, that was bad. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Worst. Bond. Theme. Ever. Even worse than Die Another Day. Which is hard. Link to post Share on other sites
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