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.

Selected Events

On December 13, 2003, White was involved in an altercation at The Magic Stick, a Detroit club, with Jason Stollsteimer, lead singer of the Von Bondies. He was arrested and charged with misdemeanor aggravated assault. He pleaded guilty, was fined $500 in court costs, and was sentenced to take anger management courses.

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December 13 - 2003 - Detroit - Jason Stollsteimer - Von Bondies - Aggravated assault - Anger management

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White unexpectedly married the model and singer Karen Elson (who appeared in the video for the White Stripes song "Blue Orchid") on June 1, 2005 in Manuas, Brazil, with manager Ian Montone as best man and Meg White as the maid of honor. Official wedding announcements stated that it was the first marriage for both.

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Karen Elson - June 1 - 2005 - Brazil - Ian Montone - Meg White - Maid of honor

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Previously, White dated his Cold Mountain co-star, actress Renée Zellweger.

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He played bass on the song Go It Alone from the album Guero, which was released by his friend Beck Hansen. Beck appeared in the White Stripes' video for The Hardest Button to Button.

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Go It Alone - Guero - Beck - The Hardest Button to Button

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