white stripes = DEAD

[P-TNT]

The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011,
their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.

The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any
health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.

It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve What is beautiful and special about
the band and have it stay that way.

Meg and Jack want to thank every one of their fans and admirers for the incredible
support they have given throughout the 13 plus years of the White Stripes? intense and
incredible career.

Third Man Records will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from
The White Stripes in their Vault Subscription record club, as well as through regular
channels.

Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn?t met with sorrow by their fans but that it is
seen as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has
created. It is also done with the utmost respect to those fans who?ve shared in those
creations, with their feelings considered greatly.

With that in mind the band have this to say:

?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. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your
involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful.?

Sincerely,
Meg and Jack White
The White Stripes



well, boohoo?

[yecal]

que mala onda

[enthusiast]

its time.  gotta say, the white stripes were my favorite rock band of modern times for a while.  they put out 5 amazing albums. i wish they put out one more album after the suckage of icky thump before they broke up

[PetroBPettson]

I figured they broke up a while ago.

[scotchtapes]

i'm not upset by this at all.  its not that i wasn't a fan.  i was/ am.  but what were they supposed to do?  tour until they were 70?  bands break up.

they released some great albums and some of the catchiest guitar licks of the era.

it was a good run for a white kid playing blues riffs and a girl who's drumming was far, FARRRRR from keith moon-esque...

[Erin S]

I figured they broke up a while ago.

[goneoffdatlean]

they could have broken up years ago.  was never fan, don't hate them either.  it's good to see bands stop when their time has run their course.  plus if he goes broke, he can always do reunion tours

[primitif]

The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want.

So bootlegging is fine i guess

[kyleevanswastaken]

The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want.

So bootlegging is fine i guess

I think he is saying he wants you to pick up where he left off and be the new white stripes.

[abusive_husband]

What Jack White is doing in Nashville is pretty cool for the most part... I think it's cool that he's kind of doing the "eccentric millionaire" thing and putting out records that probably won't make him any real money just because he wants to...

[erickelric]

Funny, I sold my copy of 'White Blood Cells' yesterday to make rent.

[Richie]

I still like the first three or so records. Obviously I sold them years ago when they were going for stupid $$. I'd buy the represses, but they're a little pricey.

[davemartin]

I still like the first three or so records. Obviously I sold them years ago when they were going for stupid $$. I'd buy the represses, but they're a little pricey.

Hold out for used copies to come through Spiral Scratch.

[Christina]

they put out 3 amazing albums.

Thanks to user: Matt for hooking me up with those, by the way!

I figured they were done years ago, too. I'll still pick up the early singles when I can find em for non-crazy ebay prices.

[zack]

Fucking love this band. Paid a few months rent with their records. I still wanna give 'em a hug and say thank you if I ever meet them.