Date of Birth: July 9, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Jack White, born John Anthony Gillis, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock duo The White Stripes. Born on July 9, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan, White has also been a member of other bands including The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather. Known for his distinctive voice and guitar playing, White has played a significant role in the resurgence of garage rock and blues-influenced music in the 2000s. White formed The White Stripes with his then-wife Meg White in 1997, and the duo quickly gained fame with their raw sound and minimalist approach. Their breakthrough album, “White Blood Cells,” was released in 2001, followed by the critically acclaimed “Elephant” in 2003, which featured the hit single “Seven Nation Army.” Apart from his work with The White Stripes, Jack White has collaborated with numerous artists, produced albums for other musicians, and released solo albums, including “Blunderbuss” (2012), “Lazaretto” (2014), and “Boarding House Reach” (2018). White is also the founder of Third Man Records, an independent record label and studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
5 Interesting Facts about Jack White
1. Jack White began his career as an upholsterer before fully committing to music.
2. He is a multi-instrumentalist, capable of playing guitar, piano, drums, and more.
3. White has a deep appreciation for analog recording techniques and often uses vintage equipment.
4. The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” has become one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in modern rock music.
5. He played Elvis Presley in the 2007 film “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jack White
1. “Music is what I have to do, I only answer the questions so that I can do it.”
2. “Technology is a big destroyer of emotion and truth. Technology doesn’t do anything for creativity.”
3. “I think the sensitivity that you need to create certain things sometimes would spill over into things that shouldn’t have bothered you.”
4. “I’ve always put a lot of importance on struggling. The more you struggle, the more you learn.”
5. “I think you just have to stop worrying about fitting in altogether. It’s a lot easier to just be yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jack White’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Jack White has two children with his ex-wife, Karen Elson: a daughter, Scarlett Teresa White, and a son, Henry Lee White.
Relevant Links
1. [Jack White – Official Website](http://jackwhiteiii.com/
2. [Third Man Records](http://thirdmanrecords.com/
3. [The White Stripes – Official Website](http://whitestripes.com/
4. [Jack White on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1226421/
