The White Stripes have officially broken up. According to an announcement on their website, "The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health. It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way."
The statement also mentions that Jack White's Third Man Records label will continue to release unheard studio and live recordings from the band through their Vault subscription club; it also expresses Meg and Jack's wishes that "this decision isn't met with sorrow by their fans but that it is seen both as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has created," including the following words from the duo themselves: "The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."
http://pitchfork.com/news/41438-the-white-stripes-call-it-quits/
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