The White Stripes were one of the breakout bands of the early 2000s 'rock revival' and reintroduced a sense of mystery and panache to the staid indie rock scene of the era. But that was only the beginning for singer-guitarist Jack White. From his humble origins in the fabled Detroit garage rock scene to his ongoing solo career, via The White Stripes and his other bands – The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather – Jack White has forged an extensive and eclectic body of work.
Now, as the head of his own record label, he has achieved what most musicians dream of: the freedom to follow his idiosyncratic muse where it takes him, regardless of the whims of the record industry or popular taste. His music takes in a variety of quirky styles, but he remains connected to the traditions of American roots music.
This is the first book that takes in the entire scope of Jack White's career: his bands, his solo work and his music with other artists. By going through his discography track-by-track, this book will argue that Jack White is one of the great artists of the modern age. Perhaps, in fact, the last great rock star.
Ben L. Connor wrote Pearl Jam On Track for Sonicbond, and is a freelance writer who also works as a teacher of Psychology and Sociology. He has spent over 30 years studying music and culture. He has written teaching curricula for the study of the media and popular culture and presented seminars on the impact of the internet on fandoms. In his spare time, Ben enjoys writing fiction and movie reviews, as well as collecting music books and magazines, particularly those concerning the 1990s alternative rock scene. He lives in Canberra, Australia.