Jack and Meg White formed The White Stripes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. Their raw, minimalist, low-fidelity sound blended punk, folk, country, and explosive Mississippi Delta blues.
The duo adopted a striking visual theme across their clothing, album art, and stage design, using only red, white, and black.
Over their 14-year career, they released six studio albums and won six Grammy Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.
Jack (born Jack Gillis) and Meg (born Megan White) originally claimed they were brother and sister, though it was later discovered they were married in 1996 – with Jack taking his wife’s surname – and quietly divorced in 2000, and they continued the band after their separation.
After going on hiatus in 2007 as a result of Meg’s acute anxiety, the band officially called it a day in 2011.
Jack White subsequently went on to a successful solo career and expanded his independent label, Third Man Records.
Jack White
Vocals, guitar, piano Meg White
Drums, vocals
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The duo adopted a striking visual theme across their clothing, album art, and stage design, using only red, white, and black.
Jack (born Jack Gillis) and Meg (born Megan White) originally claimed they were brother and sister, though it was later discovered they were married in 1996 – with Jack taking his wife’s surname – and quietly divorced in 2000, and they continued the band after their separation.
