Goodnight, Meg. Goodnight, Jack.
One of the great American bands has called it a collective career. In an out-of-the-blue announcement on their website (and mirrored on Third Man Records’ site), Jack and Meg White announced the official end of the White Stripes as a recording and performing unit.
In the statement attributed to the former bandmates/spouses, they state:
“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.”
Thankfully, there is still a whole slew of unreleased live and studio recordings from the White Stripes in the vaults, and the band has promised to release them though Third Man Records’ Vault Subscription series – not to mention the fact that Jack White still has plenty to keep him busy with Third Man, The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs, and whatever else is on his considerable, always filling plate.
[Not that no one who loved this band wouldn't turn down a reunion, though... ;)]
