Jack White - Biography

Last Editor: chilloutzone83				Jack White Biography -   Name : Jack White Date of birth : 9 July 1975 Place of birth : Detroit, Michigan, USA Birth name : John Anthony Gillis Height : 6' 2

Jack White Trivia -

Most recently the White Stripes released the album "Elephant". In mid 2003, after filming Cold Mountain, he was involved in a car accident along with passenger and co-star Renee Zellweger. Renee was unhurt, but White wound up with a broken finger which coincidentally postponed his White Stripes tour. Likes to collect ancient human bones and taxidermic objects. Often refers to ex-wife and bandmate, Meg White, as his sister. This was believed until their marriage and divorce certificates were posted onto the internet. Jack produced Loretta Lynn's 2004 album "Van Lear Rose". He also played guitar on the album and duets with Loretta on the track "Portland Oregon." His relationship with Renée Zellweger (they met during the filming of Cold Mountain (2003)) ended over the Christmas holidays in 2004. He and wife, Karen Elson, a model for Prada and Banana Republic, were married in a canoe in the Amazon River in Brazil. 2003 Grammy Winner as White Stripes - Best Alternative Music Album - Elephant. 2003 Grammy winner - songwriter - Best Rock Song - Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes.

Jack White Detailed Biography -

Jack White grew up in Southwest Detroit, the seventh son in a large Catholic family. After high school, wanting to learn a trade, Jack apprenticed as an upholsterer's assistant, eventually opening his own upholstery shop, Third Man Upholstery. As he struggled to develop his business, he began writing songs, and dreaming up an idea for a band he wanted to start. He named the band The White Stripes, and along with his sister Meg White, built the band around the idea of simple, minimalist beauty, with Meg playing drums and Jack playing guitar and singing. The world of White Stripes is composed of lovely melodies encased in garage-punk blues and more traditional rock and roll foundations. Jack lives in Detroit and has started his own record label, Third Man Records. In addition to producing his own records, he has produced albums for many other bands. COLD MOUNTAIN marks Jack's acting debut.