Jack White Plays Surprise London Gig

Jack White played an impromptu gig at an intimate London venue on May 27th.

In a three song set, The White Stripes front man previewed the track, ‘Effect And Cause,’ off the bands new album ‘Icky Thump,’ which is released on June 18th.

Playing at the Sonic Cathedral night at The Social in London's West end, the singer also played the band’s classic, ‘Sugar Never Tasted So Good,’ as well as a cover of The Animals’, ‘The House Of The Rising Sun.’

According to the NME, White was backed by former Soledad Brothers drummer, Ben Swank during the short set.

The White Stripes precede the release of ‘Icky Thump’ with the same-titled single, on June 11th.