The rumor mill is bustling over the future of the White Stripes. Launch reports:
Jack White’s cousin claims The White Stripes may split soon.Stories from cousins aren’t always the most reliable sources of information, but common sense dicates this day would’ve come sooner or later anyway.Ben Blackwell of Detroit band The Dirtbombs told BBC 6 Music that White is planning to end his partnership with ex-wife Meg and go solo.
He said: “Jack hasn’t spoken directly to me about it but the word in Detroit is that The White Stripes are near-done.”
“He could certainly live off The White Stripes’ legacy for the rest of his life. And that’s the best motivator, he can do whatever he wants now and he doesn’t have to worry about whether it’s safe or commercially viable.” [full story]