Jack White (musician)

Jack White (born John Anthony Gillis on July 9, 1975 in Detroit) is an American rock musician, producer, and actor. He is best known as the leader of the rock duo The White Stripes.

Career

White's initial professional music experience came in the early 1990s as a drummer in the Detroit country-punk band Goober and the Peas (now Blanche). This led to stints with various other bands - The Go, The Upholsterers, and Jack White and The Bricks. Upon forming the White Stripes with his then wife, Meg White, he switched to guitar and vocal duties while, Meg played drums.

Related Topics:
1990s - Drummer - Detroit - The Go - Meg White - Guitar

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The critical and popular success of the White Stripes opened up new opportunities for White. In 2003 he was well-received in the feature film Cold Mountain, and he performed several songs in traditional acoustic style for the film's soundtrack. He appeared, with Meg, in one of the shorts comprising the Jim Jarmusch directed 2003 film, Coffee and Cigarettes. Following this, White produced Loretta Lynn's highly acclaimed 2004 album Van Lear Rose, singing with her on the duet "Portland, Oregon". The album was released to critical acclaim, and earned five Grammy Awards. He also produced Whirlwind Heat's debut album, Do Rabbits Wonder?

Related Topics:
2003 - Cold Mountain - Soundtrack - Jim Jarmusch - 2003 film - Coffee and Cigarettes - Loretta Lynn - 2004 - Van Lear Rose - Grammy Awards - Do Rabbits Wonder?

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White has frequently referred to The Stooges' 1970 release Fun House as the greatest album ever. As a result, he was invited by Rhino Records to contribute liner notes to the 2005 deluxe reissue of the album.

Related Topics:
The Stooges - 1970 - Fun House - Rhino Records - 2005

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White made a surprise appearance with Bob Dylan during Dylan's performance in Detroit on March 17, 2004 during the second encore, performing his own song Ball and Biscuit.

Related Topics:
Bob Dylan - March 17 - 2004

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Currently, White is touring following the release of the fifth White Stripes album, Get Behind Me Satan, as well as working with local singer Brendan Benson to create a new collaboration album, under the name of Raconteurs.

Related Topics:
Get Behind Me Satan - Brendan Benson - Raconteurs

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