The White Stripes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The White Stripes
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Genres | Garage rock, punk blues, blues-rock, alternative rock, garage punk |
| Years active | 1997–2011 |
| Labels | Warner Bros., V2, Third Man, Sub-Pop, Sympathy for the Record Industry. XL, Italy |
| Associated acts | The Raconteurs, The Upholsterers, The Go, Goober & the Peas, Beck, Holly Golightly, The Dirtbombs, Soledad Brothers |
| Members | Jack White Meg White |
The White Stripes were a famous rock band from Detroit, Michigan, USA. The band had two members:
- Jack White who sang and played the guitar.
- Meg White who played the drums.
This garage rock duo was known for their special look. They often used the colors red, white, and black in their clothes and designs. They also liked to use the number three and a peppermint candy design.
Their first album was called The White Stripes. It came out in 1999. Their second album, De Stijl, was released in 2000. They became very popular in 2001 with their third album, White Blood Cells. Their fourth album, Elephant, was released in 2003 and won a Grammy Award. In 2005, they released their fifth album, Get Behind Me Satan. Their last album, Icky Thump, came out in June 2007.
Jack and Meg White were married when they started the band. Later, they got divorced. Jack has since remarried and has two children.
After taking a long break, The White Stripes announced on February 2, 2011, that they were officially ending the band.
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The Music of The White Stripes
The White Stripes played a type of music called garage rock. This style is often raw and energetic. They also mixed in sounds from punk blues and blues-rock. Their music was known for being simple yet powerful.
Jack White wrote most of the songs and played the guitar with a lot of energy. Meg White's drumming was simple but very important to their sound. Together, they created a unique style that made them stand out.
Famous Songs and Albums
The band released several albums that became very popular. Their album Elephant was a big hit. It included one of their most famous songs, "Seven Nation Army". This song is known for its catchy guitar riff. It is often played at sports events around the world.
Their albums often had a raw, live feel. This made their music exciting to listen to. They were known for their strong, simple melodies and powerful lyrics.
Discography
Here are the main albums released by The White Stripes:
- The White Stripes (1999)
- De Stijl (2000)
- White Blood Cells (2001)
- Elephant (2003)
- Get Behind Me Satan (2005)
- Icky Thump (2007)
Images for kids
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White Stripes in the back room of Club Shinjuku Jam, Tokyo, to an audience of 10–20 people, in their first Japanese tour.
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The White Stripes giving an impromptu show for fans on a bus in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2007
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Under Great White Northern Lights documents the White Stripes' summer 2007 tour across Canada
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Jack—live in 2005—playing the JB Hutto Montgomery Airline, which became his signature guitar with The White Stripes.
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Meg White
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The White Stripes playing at the Big Day Out in Melbourne 2006
See also
In Spanish: The White Stripes para niños
