After several years of inactivity (at least as far as this band goes. Jack White has been very active), The White Stripes have officially called it quits. Here's the statement from whitestripes.com.
The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011, their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.
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 rest of the band's farewell statement and my Top 5 White Stripes songs after the jump.
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2011.