The White Stripes are an American alternative rock duo from Detroit, Michigan, consisting of Jack White (principal songwriter, vocals, guitar, piano) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). The group rose to prominence as part of the garage rock revival with their successful albums White Blood Cells and Elephant. The White Stripes play lo-fi music stressing a simplicity of composition and arrangement, mostly inspired by punk rock, blues rock Handyside, Chris. blank">The White Stripes - biography. _All Music Guide , folk rock, and country music. "Rock Review; Contradictory and Proud of It" NewYorkTimes.com (accessed September 26, 2006) Ratliff, Ben (2003).

The White Stripes are a Grammy-winning American alternative rock duo (whose late ’90s garage rock / punk blues beginnings with Sympathy For The Record Industry was a staple in the local Detroit scene) from Southwest Detroit, Michigan, consisting primarily of songwriter Jack White on guitar, piano, vocals, and Meg White on drums. They are known for their raw, minimalist lo-fi sound and simplicity of composition, recording techniques and arrangements. The group takes its eclectic sound from punk