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The outfit that made Jack White a household name is no more. The White Stripes announced today that, after 13+ years, the band has decided to call it quits. They will be issuing no further new recordings and will no longer be performing live concerts.
The news was made available today on the band’s website in a formal statement to fans that explained, “The reason is not due to artistic differences or a lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health,” the statement reads. “It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way.”
The White Stripes thanked their many fans and assured listeners that the band will continue to put out unreleased live and studio material through Third Man Records and The Vault subscription club.
Bidding farewell, the candy-colored duo ended their statement by saying, “The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful.”
For the full statement, visit WhiteStripes.com.
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Kudos to them - more bands should opt to go out at the top of their game rather than dragging it out. Of course, Jack's been off doing his thing for awhile now but it's still good to know things are officially quits (for now).
best 2 piece rock band in the world is The Cold Stares, I gave up on the White Stripes a long time ago. Rather have a red stripe.
"today, February 2nd, 2011, their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live."
The way this is worded does not count out anything they recorded prior to 2-2-11, right?
So they may have recorded a new album 2-1-11, but will tour no longer. Wouldn't surprise me if they did one last album in a day session.
The cancelled '07 tour was the end of the road for my WS urge ... let's acknowledge their artistic contribution for a baker's dozen years and move onward...