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A retrospective on Meg White’s influential, understated drumming with the White Stripes, the sexism she faced, her retreat from public life, and her eventual recognition in the Rock Hall, underscoring that she defined the duo on her own terms.
Rolling Stone highlights seven reasons to catch Jack White’s current North American tour, including a strong push from a new-era catalog (No Name Without Warning, Frozen Charlotte), an ever-changing set list that traverses his solo work, the White Stripes material, and side projects, plus fan-friendly perks like $20 student tickets, a strict Yondr phone-free policy, and high-profile moments such as Scarlett White’s onstage appearance and tight support from The Bobby Lees and Twin Temple—making this one of the year’s most electric, unpredictable rock experiences.
Abbey Romeo from Love On The Spectrum performed White Stripes covers at the Hollywood Bowl, backed by Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, and Conan O’Brien, during Netflix Is A Joke Festival.
Jack White made a last‑minute Coachella 2026 splash in the Mojave tent, tearing through a high-energy, career-spanning set that mixed White Stripes classics like Fell in Love With a Girl and Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground with Raconteurs favorites and even his new SNL tracks G.O.D. and the Broken Bones and Derecho Demonico. Closing with the crowd-pleasing Seven Nation Army, the guitar hero delivered a cohesive, cathartic performance that felt like a unifying moment for the festival audience, following his high-profile SNL appearance and continuing Coachella’s tradition of surprise veteran appearances.
The White Stripes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025, with Jack White accepting the honor and paying tribute to their influences, while artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Feist, and Twenty One Pilots performed their hits in their honor.
Jack White expressed gratitude and shared a heartfelt parable during the White Stripes' induction into the Rock Hall, honoring Meg White's absence while highlighting their origins and influence as a legendary duo in rock history.
Jack White expressed gratitude to Detroit and paid tribute to Meg White during the White Stripes' induction into the Rock Hall of Fame, highlighting their roots in Detroit punk and garage rock, and sharing heartfelt stories and messages from Meg, who was absent. The band, known for their raw sound and influence, was celebrated by fellow artists like Iggy Pop, emphasizing their role in reviving rock 'n' roll.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles will honor artists like Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, and the White Stripes, with performances and tributes from notable guests such as Donald Glover and Elton John, and will be streamed live on Disney+ and Hulu, with a televised version on ABC.
Jack White is selling a stake in his music catalog, including works with The White Stripes, his solo projects, and bands like The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, to Sony Music, with the deal closing earlier this summer. The specifics of the stake and payment are undisclosed, but White retains control of his recordings and the deal does not include future works.
The article ranks the top 20 songs by The White Stripes, highlighting the band's unique blend of electric blues, rock, and pop sensibilities. It discusses the significance of each track, from protest songs like "The Big Three Killed My Baby" to iconic hits like "Seven Nation Army" and "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground." The list showcases Jack White's guitar prowess and Meg White's distinctive drumming, celebrating their impact on early 2000s rock music.
Jack White has announced his 2025 North American tour dates for the "No Name Tour," giving fans ample notice compared to his previous last-minute show announcements. The tour, running from May 2025, celebrates his Grammy-nominated album "No Name." Additionally, White will release a new B-side, "You Got Me Searching," and the White Stripes recently dropped a lawsuit against Donald Trump for unauthorized use of their song "Seven Nation Army."
Jack White dedicated a poem to his former wife and bandmate, Meg White, after a journalist posted a disparaging tweet about the White Stripes drummer that went viral. The musician’s poetic tribute to Meg White came days after journalist Lachlan Markay insulted the trailblazing drummer in a tweet that has been widely condemned by fans, music critics and artists alike. Several musicians, including Jack White's ex-wife Karen Elson, spoke up on Meg White's behalf, with Elson calling her a "fantastic drummer."
Jack White posted a poem on Instagram in support of his former bandmate and ex-wife, Meg White, who has been the subject of criticism online. The poem expresses a desire for a world without negativity and pain, and emphasizes the love and respect he has for Meg. Other musicians, including Questlove and Karen Elson, have also shown support for Meg. The White Stripes are nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.
Jack White posted a loving poem on Instagram honoring his former White Stripes bandmate Meg White amid controversy over her drumming skills. The poem was accompanied by an image of Meg White playing the drums. The tweet denigrating her skills drew a torrent of support for Meg from various musicians. The White Stripes are among the nominees for this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jack White has defended his former White Stripes bandmate and ex-wife Meg White's drumming with a poem, following criticism from a US political reporter who called her "terrible". White previously praised Meg's "simplistic" style, saying it was "perfect" for the band. Other musicians, including Questlove and Jack White's ex-wife Karen Elson, also defended Meg. The drummer has not commented on the criticism.