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Jack White

Jack White is a musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer from Detroit, Michigan. He was born in 1975 as John Anthony Gillis. White rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and guitarist of The White Stripes, a rock duo he formed with his then-wife Meg White in 1997. He is also a member of other bands, including The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.

White’s music is heavily influenced by blues, country, and rock ‘n’ roll. He is celebrated for his raw and passionate guitar playing and his distinctive, high-pitched singing voice. White is also known for his love of using vintage equipment and instruments.

White began his music career in the late 1990s as a session musician in Detroit. In 1997, he formed The White Stripes with his then-wife Meg White. The band quickly gained a following in the Detroit music scene and released their eponymous debut album, ‘The White Stripes,’ in 1999. The album received critical acclaim and helped the band gain national attention.

Over the next decade, White released several more albums with The White Stripes, including ‘White Blood Cells,’ and ‘Elephant.’ The latter album was particularly commercially successful, earning the band several Grammy nominations and a win for ‘Best Alternative Music Album.

In addition to his work with The White Stripes, White has also released music with other bands. In 2006, he formed The Raconteurs with Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler. Their debut album, ‘Broken Boy Soldiers,’ included the hit track ‘Steady As She Goes’. White has also been a member of The Dead Weather since 2009.

White’s solo career began in 2012 with the release of his debut album, ‘Blunderbuss.’ The LP was a critical and commercial success, earning White several Grammy nominations. He has since released several more solo albums, including ‘Lazaretto’ and ‘Boarding House Reach.’

His music has earned him several awards and accolades, including twelve Grammy Awards. He has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice as a member of The White Stripes.

Outside of his recording career, White owns his own record label, Third Man Records, which is based in Nashville.

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“No instruments and no songwriting”: the genre Jack White said has “broken music down”

Lacking the essentials.

Reuben Cross
Jun 15, 2026
Far Out - Pub Quiz - June 12th - 2026

The Far Out Pub Quiz: Rush, Jack White and Primavera Festival chaos

Test your knowledge!

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 12, 2026
Jack White - 2024 - David James Swanson

The 1965 song that shaped the life and career of Jack White: “Transformative moment”

Important influence…

Kelly Murphy
Jun 11, 2026
Jack White - David Swanson - 2026

Jack White secretly announces new album ‘Frozen Charlotte’

He’s also shared the new single ‘Dollar Bill’.

Joe Taysom
Jun 10, 2026
Stephen Colbert - The Late Show - 2025 - CBS Television

Stephen Colbert makes surprise TV return with Jack White and Eminem

Weclome back?

Rachael Pimblett
May 24, 2026
Jack White - Fear of The Dawn - 2022

The artists Jack White wants to be remembered alongside: “I want to join their family”

Keep it in the family.

Callum MacHattie
May 20, 2026
Jack White - Donald Trump Gold Statue - Split - 2026 -

Jack White left dumfounded by Donald Trump’s giant new golden statue in Florida

Lost for words.

Joe Taysom
May 12, 2026
The White Stripes - Elephant - 2003 - Press Shot

‘Let’s Shake Hands’: The origin story of The White Stripes

“Print the legend”.

Matthew Ingate
May 7, 2026
Jack White - 2024 - David James Swanson

The guitarist Jack White said can’t be topped: “You wonder why he would even play it like that”

A real innovator.

Dale Maplethorpe
May 1, 2026
Jack White - President Donald Trump - Split - 2025

Jack White crowns Donald Trump “the worst American of all time”

White previously crowned Trump as “the worst President of all time”

Joe Taysom
Apr 22, 2026
Jack White - Guitarist

“Soul and honesty”: the artists who changed Jack White’s world

Essential influences…

Ben Forrest
Apr 14, 2026
Jack White - President Donald Trump - Split - 2025

Jack White calls on Christian Donald Trump followers to stop supporting “blasphemy”

White has taken another jab at Trump.

Lauren Hunter
Apr 14, 2026

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