Jack (Of all trades).

Jack White; one half White Stripes, part Raconteurs, part Dead Weather. The mainstream media would barely know his name to quote. Voted by Rolling Stone as the 17th best guitarist in the world, he claims that he achieved it by “playing the guitar like a drummer” to Living.Scotsman.com.

With drummer and ex-wife Meg White, he has made blues so relevant and accessible for all ages. Influenced by blues legends such as Willie McTell, his inspiration is unmistakable, with simple but always effective guitar riffs and lyrics.

We must be informed that he is Jack of all trades; singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer are all applicable titles. The White Stripes are on hiatus while White drums with his current project Dead Weather alongside Allyson Mossheart -formally of the Kills. Behind the drum kit we still hear his signature song-writing standards, abstract and humorous lyrics, catchy rhythms and rough-edged production values. Continuously creative, White promises to keep offering us quality blues-rock for a long time to come.

Suggested listening;

White Stripes - You don’t know what love is from the album “Icky Thump”, 2007.

Dead Weather - Treat me like your Mother from the album “Horehound”, 2009.