One of my favourite bands formed since I've been around and appreciating real music has ended. THE WHITE STRIPES are done.
Not really a massive surprise seeing as they haven't done anything (as The White Stripes) for over three years, but still, sad that there won't be any more music from the duo. I know they sounded pretty rough around the edges and often out of time (and tune), and Meg really couldn't play the drums for shit, but thats not the point dammit!...(or maybe it was?)
Not only were their tunes great, but their clear links and ties to a shared musical heritage resonated beyond the music of their beloved blues, country and punk. This combined with their self styled image and the progression of their remarkable, striking and original music videos made The White Stripes simultaneously a band steeped in old style roots and references while continuing to push all that is new and exciting about making music.
However, they signed out with a marvelous and eloquent farewell...
"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to."
There are literally so many more great tracks from this band. I'm sure, as they say, 'it will last forever if people want it to.'
:(...............
But just one more shout. They are also responsible for what I do believe is the greatest cover version of all time.....
JOLEEEEEEEENE JOLEEEEEEEEEENE JOLEEEEEEENE JOLEEEEEEEENE.......
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