Today the White Stripes - one of my favorite bands ever - announced that they were ending as a band. This was particularly disappointing for me, not only because they occupied a good 4-6 year stretch as my current undisputed favorite band, but because I regrettably never got a chance to see them perform in person. Their simplicity and depth were mesmerizing. Their creativity and range exciting. As a sucker for modern bluesy rock, how could I not love the little band from Detroit? They will be missed.
In honor of Jack and Meg, as well as their red, black, and white band, I will be going on a tour of the White Stripes' history, from their debut, self-titled album in 1999 to their experimental final record Icky Thump in 2007. Check back here frequently for updates on this fantastic band, especially if the only songs you've heard by them are Fell In Love With a Girl and Seven Nation Army (both of which are amazing videos, by the way). You can see part one here.
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