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The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots

In the opening scene of “It Might Get Loud,” a 2008 music documentary, musician Jack White appears surrounded by scrap wood and garbage. He hammers nails into a board, wraps wire around a glass Coca-Cola bottle as a makeshift guitar bridge, attaches a pickup, and plugs the contraption into a…

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“It was just a challenge to myself: ‘I’m not gonna have a chorus in this song. See if I can get away with it’”: How Jack White created the guitar riff of the century – and what is a Seven Nation Army, anyway?

"It's the kind of riff you figure out when you're learning how to play guitar"

MusicRadar

Sir Elton John to appear at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Singer Raye was also on the list of special guests who will present, perform and honour this year’s inductees, which was announced on Wednesday.

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Rocker Jack White blasts Trump’s ‘vulgar’ Oval Office transformation after Zelenskyy meeting

Following a copyright infringement lawsuit last year, The White Stripes frontman has been vocal online about Trump's 'vulgar, gold leafed' redecoration efforts in the White House...

Euronews

I’m Loving That Kelly Clarkson’s Been Busting Out Kellyoke At Her Vegas Shows, And She Just Shared One Of Her ‘Favorites’

10 out of 10, as always.

Cinemablend

“I'm either wishing I had this back in the White Stripes or I am glad I didn't”: Jack White unveils a brand new custom guitar made by Eddie Van Halen's go-to master builder – and it’s “half bass, half guitar”

The off-kilter guitar – christened the ‘Ugly Stick’ – has been in the works for 30 plus years

Guitar World

Eddie Vedder uses one of Jack White’s signature guitars to play a Pearl Jam deep cut – after receiving it as a gift from the White Stripes legend

The White Stripes icon has been on a guitar-gifting spree – and the latest recipient has put the electric/acoustic hybrid to good use

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“Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced many artists that followed in their footsteps”: One of the most iconic session players of all time has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside The White Stripes and Soundgarden

Oasis and Phish were notably snubbed from the Class of 2025

Guitar World

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees revealed: The White Stripes, Outkast and Soundgarden make the cut, but Oasis, Billy Idol and The Black Crowes miss out

Legendary session musicians Carol Kaye and Nicky Hopkins are also in

MusicRadar

Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden and The White Stripes to join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden and The White Stripes are among the artists set to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the class of 2025.

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The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced

The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Bad Company and more will be inducted during the ceremony in Los Angeles in November

Louder

Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Independent UK

“I didn’t care about the guitar. I wanted to be a drummer my whole life. That was all I cared about”: Jack White tells Oxford Union he didn’t care about the guitar but needed to play it to achieve "validity"

He says it was the simplicity of the band that appealed to people

MusicRadar

Jack White review – rock’n’roll showman makes believers of us all

Touring his 2024 solo album No Name in a barnstorming gig, the former White Stripe plays fast and loose with the truth but is absolutely the real deal

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“He sang one of our songs With A Little Help From My Friends, a version produced by Denny Cordell which was very imaginative”: Paul McCartney lobbies for the inclusion of "a great man and a fine singer" in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Cocker is competing with Soundgarden, Billy Idol and the White Stripes

MusicRadar

“The thing I remember most was all the musicians when I came up with the little guitar lick saying: 'Damn, that’s so good, that's the coolest little lick'": How Dolly Parton created a country classic later covered by The White Stripes, Beyoncé and more

Following the sad news of her death, we look back on the making of the song that became Parton's first big crossover hit

Louder

Soundgarden, Oasis, The White Stripes, Joy Division/New Order among new nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Billy Idol and Mariah Carey are also on the longlist of artists nominated for the Rock Hall in 2025

MusicRadar

“The Beatles and Ramones played 30 minute sets, and if I could, I would do the same”: Jack White bemoans fans feeling their ticket ‘entitles’ them to a mammoth setlist

“It's not a marvel movie, or a Vegas residency”: The White Stripes icon wants a return to low key rock and punk gigs

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The Guardian - AU

Jack White review – do whatever you can to get a ticket

White shimmies, pouts, stomps and solos wildly through his best music since the end of the White Stripes, reclaiming his place in the pantheon

The Guardian - UK

Tall tales, campfire singalongs and Oldham slang: the White Stripes’ 20 best songs – ranked!

As Meg White turns 50, we select the ‘sibling’ duo’s finest tracks, from garage rockers to childlike rhymes and de facto sports anthems

Salon

The White Stripes drop Trump lawsuit

In August, Jack White had said, "Oh . . . Don't even think about using my music, you fascists"

The Guardian - UK

The White Stripes drop lawsuit against Trump campaign for unauthorised Seven Nation Army use

The move follows a bitter Instagram post by Jack White condemning what the US can expect from choosing ‘a known, obvious fascist’

Top News

The White Stripes Sue Trump Campaign Over Song Usage

The White Stripes sue Trump for unauthorized use of 'Seven Nation Army,' reflecting artists' rights in political campaigns.

Louder

“Spinal Tap is demanding that the Trump campaign refrain from playing Sex Farm at their rallies.” Legendary English rockers Spinal Tap forbid Donald Trump from turning his presidential campaign up to 11

Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls warns Donald Trump not to plough through the band's metaphorical beanfields

Salon

White Stripes sue Trump for song use

Jack threatened legal action against Trump last month saying, "Don't even think about using my music, you fascists"

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