Jack White
The White Stripes – The revival of garage rock
Origins and early years
John Anthony Gillis was born on July 9, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. The youngest of 10 children, he taught himself guitar and drums. A professional upholsterer, he founded The White Stripes in 1997 with Meg White.
The White Stripes
The duo, known for its distinctive red, white, and black aesthetic, broke through with White Blood Cells (2001) and especially Elephant (2003), whose riff from “Seven Nation Army” became one of the most recognizable in rock history.
The band split in 2011.
The riff from “Seven Nation Army” became a global cultural phenomenon, chanted in football stadiums around the world. White introduced a minimalist and lo-fi aesthetic: The White Stripes used no bass, no setlists, and no computers. This raw approach influenced an entire generation of indie artists.
Iconic guitars
Jack White is known for his unusual guitars: the red Montgomery Ward Airline, vintage Kay and Supro models, as well as Gretsch guitars and a custom triple-pickup Fender Telecaster.
