The White Stripes Announce Decision To Split


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The White Stripes have announced their decision to split,  close to 12 years after the release of their eponymous debut album.

Jack and Meg White released a statement on their website today confirming the news, giving a sketchy account of the reasons for their split.

“The reason is not due to artistic differences or 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 have it stay that way.”

“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 any of us and we are truly grateful.”

De Stijl‘ followed their debut in 2000, after which they achieved their major breakthrough with ‘White Blood Cells‘ in 2001, thanks in no small part to the huge radio hit ‘Hotel Yorba‘. The duo’s final album, ‘Icky Thump‘, came in 2007.


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