The White Stripes

The White Stripes

Fabio Venni from London, UK; modified by anetode (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

The White Stripes were an American rock duo from Detroit, Michigan, active from 1997 to 2011. Comprising Jack White and Meg White, the band became a prominent force in the 2000s indie and garage rock revival movements. Drawing from blues, punk, and alternative rock influences, they helped define the sound of early-2000s rock music through their minimalist approach and energetic performances. The group's work spanning garage rock, post-punk revival, and blues-rock cemented their significance in contemporary American rock history.