The White Stripes

The Profile

The White Stripes were an American rock duo from Detroit, Michigan, formed by Jack White (guitar, vocals) and Meg White (drums, vocals). Known for a stripped-down, bass-free setup and a raw garage/blues approach, they rose to mainstream prominence in the early 2000s, with “Seven Nation Army” becoming their signature song.

Publicly verifiable: duo formed in Detroit in 1997; members Jack White and Meg White; active until their 2011 breakup; signature minimalist lineup (guitar/vocals + drums/vocals) and a garage rock/blues rock style; "Seven Nation Army" is their best-known song.

Across 15 DeBaser reviews, The White Stripes come off as a deliberately minimal Detroit duo: Jack White’s riff-heavy guitar and Meg White’s simple, blunt drumming. Praise centers on raw energy, lo-fi authenticity, and big singles like “Seven Nation Army,” while criticism targets repetition, hype, and sparse arrangements. The arc highlighted in reviews runs from basement-recorded garage-blues (De Stijl, White Blood Cells) to the widely celebrated Elephant, then a percussive/piano detour on Get Behind Me Satan, and a heavier guitar-forward return on Icky Thump.