Jack has the pipes and is a brilliant song writer. He can get amazing sounds out his guitar. Everyone is intitled to their opinion. I think he’s brilliant and I hope he is smart enough to survive and rock into his old age. He seems pretty versatile and respected by his peers as well… and that crosses the age gap… he produced a recent Lorreta Lynn albumn for example…

Jack White is cool. I googled to see if The White Stripes were emo and it led me here. It looks like Rolling Stone is forever consistent as always.

I cannot wait to see Rock The Bells in every city the tour stops. About ten of us already situated a RV to follow the tour around. Is it 11/21/06 yet????

Jack White is a genius. I’ve seen both bands several times now, and while the White Stripes still reign supreme in my heart, the Raconteurs are also wondrous to behold. Much of the thrill is due to Jack White’s nuclear charisma and stunning musicianship; but that’s not all it is. In both bands it’s his bandmates that provide the synergistic dynamics - both musical and interpersonal - that enable such phenomenal performances to happen. Without Meg there would be no White Stripes, and without Brendan, Patrick and Little Jack, there would be no Raconteurs.

I was resistant to the idea of the Raconteurs at first, fearing that it might spell the end of the Stripes; but Jack has said many times now that it won’t, so maybe we can just relax about that. It’s great that the two bands are so different, that reveals the diversity of Jack’s immense talents. There’s nothing else out there to compare with Jack and Meg; but now I’m thinking there’s nothing out there that quite compares with the Raconteurs, either.

They are a very talented bunch of guys; I loved their album and their live shows are a blast. And somehow, against all my expectations, the Raconteurs have also succeeded in becoming more than just a band; they seem to be making magic, tapping into something primal and mythic and archetypal. The spirit of the music is a powerful emotive force that ultimately transcends the music. It’s just a very different flavor of the magic and mythos than the White Stripes.

(But, heck - why stop at two terrific bands? Why not three? OK, just wishful thinking…)

Jack White is one of the greatest musicians and songwriters of this generation. There’s more than enough room for both bands.

Those who wish death upon Jack have problems. How is he a poser, anyway? If memory serves I believe the Stripes were at the forefront of the sound everyone is now copying.

YAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!! CAPS LOCK BUTTTTTTTOOON!!! BOOOOOOOONERTASSSTIC!!!

“Teases?” more like threatens.

Jack White 1974 - 2006

RIP

Whoever the idiot is that keeps saying that Jack White should die is a fucking moron. White is one of the best guitarest of our generation. But please tell me buddy what kind of music do you listen to? From the looks of it your an emo kid…am i right? Jack White is a BADASS and both the Raconteurs and The White Stripes are awesome.peace

WTF! Is he really dead?Man that bites.Much respect.

R.I.P.

It’s true.I just saw it on the news.Drug overdose.Sad news. ):

R.I.P.

FOUND DEAD AN HOUR AGO W/ A STICK UP HIS ARSE!

ON HIS ASS & HE IS LEFT A VEG LIKE TERRI SHIVO!

I REALLY DO.

WHITE STRIPES ABSOLUTE SHIT BAND FOR YUPPIE LOSERS!

YA LIL” POSER SCUM!

IN A PLANE CRASH OR GETS MANGLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT.LIL’ BITCH IS A LOSER!

“FINALLY tells us”?? jack has been saying this since the raconteurs record first came out months ago. get on the ball RS

I never thought for a second that the White Stripes were over. Every credible musician looks for different forms of expression. Not to mention that every music news outlet in the world reported ad nauseum “Will the White Stripes break up? Jack White says no!” over and over again.

Look at that exclusive rider.

I was sure the Raconteurs meant the end of the White Stripes…I’m glad I was wrong!

PS - The Who’s Endless Wire is growing on me

I really like both bands, but I gotta say that I think the White Stripes are far better. Hopefully we get another White Stripes album on the level of Get Behind Me Satan with Jack’s mind on other things this time around.