The White Stripes
American rock band / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The White Stripes were an American rock duo from Detroit, Michigan. There were two people in the band: Jack White (songwriter, vocals, guitar, piano, and bass) and Meg White (drums, percussion, and vocals). They are influential in the 2000s indie rock and garage rock revival.
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Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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Years active | 1997–2011 |
Labels | Warner Bros., V2, Third Man, Sub-Pop, Sympathy for the Record Industry. XL, Italy |
Members | Jack White Meg White |
Website | www.whitestripes.com |
The White Stripes started in Detroit, and released two albums: their self-titled debut (1999) and De Stijl (2000). They became famous with their third album, White Blood Cells (2001). Their fourth album, Elephant (2003), won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Their last two albums, Get Behind Me Satan (2005) and Icky Thump (2007), each won the same award. After a break, they ended in 2011.
The White Stripes were known for presenting in strictly red, white, and black colors, and their frequent use of the number three. Jack and Meg White were married when they started the band, but divorced after its formation. They did not want people to know that they were once married, and told the public that they were brother and sister.