- by Scott Colothan
- Monday, December 10, 2007
- Photo by: Shirlaine Forrest
- filed in: Rock
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Jack White has hinted that The White Stripes could go the way of The Beatles by pulling the plug on their touring career.
The band axed their 2007 world tour dates after Meg was struck down with acute anxiety. However, Jack has said in an interview that he’s “not bothered” if the duo never hit the road again.
Referring to their recent collaboration with Beck, Jack said: "Maybe working at Beck's house was something we needed to do to remind ourselves that touring is only one component of what we do. Taking a break from shows isn't going to stop it.
"If it came to a point where Meg said, 'I don't want to be in this band anymore, it doesn't fulfill me in any way,' then it would be a different story. But she's not saying that."
Quizzed by the Los Angeles Times whether their current hiatus will ever end, he continued: "I don't know. It's a good question. I guess it's up to her (Meg)... She seems to be lively. She was really invigorating working together on this 'Conquest' record. I was wondering if she was interested, and she was completely - very, very involved.”
Referring to The Beatles tactic of staying completely away from live shows in the latter part of their career, Jack added: "Well, the Beatles did it. I'm joking, but if we didn't ever tour again it doesn't matter to me… There are so many different aspects to being creative that it doesn't matter if one component is changed. Because it's been changing all the time since the band started.
"And if something isn't working for you and it's detrimental to you, then you have to figure out a new way to attack it, a new way to look at it. I think that's what Meg's doing… We'll find our spots, we'll find our moments. We already talked about other songs we're working on."
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- They’re shit live anyway. Who cares?!
- One the greatest live acts I’ve ever seen. The Elephant tour was fantastic.
- What?!? Nooo! The White Stripes live shows are just incredible. That’s why Rolling Stone Magazine recently named them the best live band in the world. I’m so sad to hear this. I’ve seen them in concert five times, and the raw intensity of each show was stunning. I’ll still love them no matter what, but I hope with all my heart that Jack and Meg will start touring again, maybe relax and really enjoy it. They’re the greatest band in the world right now, and their fans
- The white stripes are one of only a few bands who sound as good(if not better) live as they do on their recordings. I hope they keep making awesome music.
- yup, if you’ve ever seen them live you know it moves Jack and the music takes over. that’s why he’s even been compared to Jimmie Page!
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