Jack White
Jack
White (John Anthony Gillis; born July 9, 1975), often credited as Jack White
III, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer,
multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. He was best known as the guitarist,
pianist and lead vocalist of The White Stripes until they split in February
2011, as well as a member of The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.
He
is ranked No. 70 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists
of All Time". White's popular and critical success with The White Stripes
enabled him to collaborate as a solo artist with other renowned musicians, such
as Beck, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Alicia Keys, Bob Dylan, Electric Six,
Insane Clown Posse, and Loretta Lynn, whose 2004 album Van Lear Rose he
produced and performed on. In 2006, White became a founding member of the rock
band The Raconteurs. In 2009, he became a founding member and drummer of his
third commercially successful group, The Dead Weather. He was awarded the title
of "Nashville Music City Ambassador" by the Nashville mayor Karl Dean
in 2011. White released his debut solo album Blunderbuss on April 24, 2012.
Birth
name: John Anthony Gillis
Born:
July 9, 1975 (age 36)
Origin:
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres:
Rock, alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock, punk blues
Occupations:
Musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor
Instruments:
Vocals, guitar, piano, organ, bass, drums, marimba, mandolin, xylophone,
clavioline
Years
active: 1990–present
Labels:
Warner Bros., V2, Third Man, Sub Pop, Sympathy for the Record Industry, XL,
Italy
Associated
acts: Meg White, The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, Stephen
Colbert, The Upholsterers, The Go, Loretta Lynn, Beck, Holly Golightly, Soledad
Brothers, Alicia Keys, Wanda Jackson, The Black Belles, The Rolling Stones,
Black Milk, Lanie Lane, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, Karen Elson,
Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Danger Mouse, Daniele Luppi
Picture:
Song:
Concert:
Jack White Plays A Surprise Parking Lot Show At SXSW 2011
Interview:
JACK WHITE - Interview - Jools Holland Live 2012
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