It may seem strange for a former member of Guns N' Roses to hang out with Jack White, but Duff McKagan is a true fan. The bassist recently interviewed the indie icon for his column at Seattle Weekly, which he has been writing for several years, and the duo formed a mutual admiration society.
Much has been made of Jack White's affection for classic, blues-based rock 'n' roll -- as well as his decision to go without a bass player in the White Stripes. But that doesn't mean he doesn't know a well-written bass line when he hears one -- or that he hasn't been inspired by artists from the other end of the pop spectrum.
Last weekend, Jack White performed at the 2012 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco, Calif. In addition to his headlining performance on the final day of the three-day festival (Aug. 12), White also delivered a surprise set in the woods for fans.
The lineup for the 2012 edition of the annual Virgin Mobile Freefest festival has been announced, and once again it's an eclectic bill. Jack White, Skrillex and M83 are among the acts lined up to headline this year's event, which will take place on Oct. 6 at Merriweather Post Pavillion amphitheatre in Columbia, Md. Other acts lined up for Virgin Fest include Santigold, Alabama Shakes, Ben Folds Five, Trampled by Turtles, Portugal. the Man, Future Islands and recently reunited Washington D.C. post-punk act Dismemberment Plan.
-- Jack White shut the door on another Lollapalooza with the final headlining gig on Sunday night, turning in a reportedly raucous and rousing performance at that touched on the White Stripes, the Raconteurs and Dead Weather in addition to his recent
Would the Willy Wonka of indie rock even accept a spot on 'The Voice'? Probably not, but if Jack White could be convinced, he certainly has an incredible amount of pure musical talent to share with aspiring singers. Plus, there's no doubt that his wildly eccentri
There's always been something inscrutable about Jack White. From his outfits to his occasionally oblique lyrics, it has often been very difficult to feel like he's showing sides of himself. However, in a new interview, he opens up about how he struggled with the public's expectations as he rose to fame as a member of the White Stripes.
Talk about hype! When it was announced that Jack White had teamed up with acclaimed hip-hop director extraordinaire Hype Williams for the video accompanying 'Freedom at 21,' a song off White's 'Blunderbuss' solo album, the possibilities seemed endless. The teaser clip, which dropped last week, seemed to prove that all the anticipation would be lived up to. And now that the full video is here, see for yourself just what this meeting of the minds brings to the table.
For a sneak peek trailer of a video, there sure is a lot going on. But would you expect any less when Jack White hires Hype Williams to helm the clip for his 'Freedom At 21' single? The living indie legend and the legendary hip-hop video director who lives up to his first name have never worked together before, but that doesn't mean it's not going to be a sweet collaboration. From the looks of the clip, it will mos definitely live up to any hype that it gets.
Let's all sing out a big happy birthday to Jack White, the indie rock superstar know for his eclectic catalog of work with the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather and most recently his debut solo album, 'Blunderbuss,' which dropped earlier this year.
