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| | White Stripes, the - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about White Stripes, the |
 | | Jack White (born John Gillis, 1975– ; guitar and vocals) and Meg White (1974– ; drums) formed the duo in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. |
 | | Despite only ever performing as an unaccompanied two-piece band, they are renowned for their powerful and energetic sound, and their live shows are famous for their use of improvisation and unorthodox cover versions. |
 | | The White Stripes joined other bands, such as the Strokes, with whom they toured, in a popular music movement influenced by classic rock and roll, rejecting contemporary trends in rap and hip hop, and creating a raw, minimalist sound. |
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