Seminal, two piece, blues and classic country revivalists, The White Stripes, have called it quits.
In a statement made today, Jack and Meg said their last goodbyes:
"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 us and we are truly grateful."
Arguably the greatest band of the last decade, the "brother and sister" duo changed what the definition of a popular act could be.
Over their tenure as one of the "Saviours of rock" in the early 2000s, they released a string of brilliant albums, toured relentlessly, and made several "best album of the year" lists.
Jack also established himself as one of the greatest guitar players of all time, and one of the most prolific and innovative artists of our generation.
They will be sorely missed, but their legacy will forever be preserved by their classy exit.
They also released several exemplary film clips with the genius director, Michel Gondry. Including this fantastic classic:
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