What now for Jack White?

**mandolirius** · Feb-03-2011, 8:59pm

The White Stripes are no more. No particular reason given other than some vague statements on their website. But I think we all know what's happened. Jack saw some of the comments here and plans to devote all his time to his mandolin playing.

**Hardesty** · Feb-03-2011, 9:38pm

jack white + a manocaster could change everything!

**BradKlein** · Feb-03-2011, 10:10pm

Indeed, I think that mandolins have been much on Mr. White's mind of late.

**catmandu2** · Feb-03-2011, 10:48pm

Originally Posted by mandolirius

Jack saw some of the comments here and plans to devote all his time to his mandolin playing.

Well he better not be thinking of posting on this Old-Time/Roots forum. DrEugeneStrickland would be utterly disconsolate!

**Ed Goist** · Feb-03-2011, 11:15pm

Actually, the White Stripes have decided to disband because Meg White is planning on having an affair with a 50 something, overweight mediocre mandolin player from northeast Ohio.

**JEStanek** · Feb-04-2011, 7:44am

Careful here, boys.

**allenhopkins** · Feb-04-2011, 10:43am

I'm betting we can't get another 14 pages out of this. But I'm just an incurable optimist...

**doc holiday** · Feb-04-2011, 10:51am

Jack Who?

**JEStanek** · Feb-04-2011, 11:51am

Well, a short answer to the question is this.

Jamie

**doc holiday** · Feb-04-2011, 12:35pm

"The Party Ain't Over"? Somehow I couldn't find this in County Sales Old Time catalog

**catmandu2** · Feb-04-2011, 1:13pm

Originally Posted by JEStanek

Well, a short answer to the question is this.

That looks interesting.

**Caleb** · Feb-05-2011, 12:13pm

Originally Posted by JEStanek

Well, a short answer to the question is this.

Jamie

I wonder if it's considered "hip" now to make a modern album cover look like it was made in the 70s?

**CES** · Feb-05-2011, 12:24pm

I always thought it amazingly strange that they were so amicable after the split-up...I will shamelessly admit that I dig the Raconteurs, though...mandolin content or not!!

**BradKlein** · Feb-05-2011, 12:28pm

So glad to see Jack White helping to boost Wanda Jackson's career. I've had a soft spot for this CRAZY song. The Funnel of Love!

**Gwernen** · Feb-05-2011, 1:00pm

He'll get a harmonica mic implanted in his mando....watch out, what he did to that Gretsch was just weirdness.

**catmandu2** · Feb-05-2011, 1:05pm

Strange, weird, retro, new, different, music, art.

Whatever White is up to, I don't think he's looking to be displayed in a museum.

**luckylarue** · Feb-06-2011, 1:14am

I keep checking the homepage for "10 Questions For Jack White".

**John Flynn** · Feb-06-2011, 6:15am

What now for Jack White?

I can only hope...obscurity. I find Jack Black to be a more interesting musician.

**Markus** · Feb-06-2011, 6:53am

Originally Posted by John Flynn

I find Jack Black to be a more interesting musician.

You obviously don't have a toddler.

Contrast your picture with this:

Quite hilarious episode, the orange DJ Lance Rock suit on his tubby form is pure comedic gold and he is the perfect `ultimate ham' for this kids show.

He does more than just this silly dance on the show, but that suit + dance is something to behold if you've never seen it before.

That said, it's a little difficult to take him as a serious artist after this. Entertainer ... yes indeed.

His dance made me put down my mandolin to avoid not damaging it due to laughter when I saw it the first time. [there, mandolin content!]

**DrEugeneStrickland** · Feb-06-2011, 7:46am

One can only contribute to this thread with a sense of humor and a tongue planted firmly in cheek.... Most appropriate as the subject is worth no serious consideration in the realm of Old Time Mandolin.... I too have been laughing along!
Thanks

**Fretbear** · Feb-06-2011, 8:00am

It annoyed me that a rock musician got the part of the mandolin player in "Cold Mountain", though I have to admit that he did a pretty good job of it.

**Dale Ludewig** · Feb-06-2011, 8:28am

Oh no, deja vu, again..... I don't think Larry Sherman has chimed in yet?

**catmandu2** · Feb-06-2011, 9:03am

The "Jack White" thread series is a service for fuddyduds to express their ire. No doubt Jack White himself would be amused, too.

**Ed Goist** · Feb-06-2011, 9:44am

I think that Jack White has now surpassed "The ToneRite / opening up", Blue Chip picks, and "What is the best mandolin under $X" as the number one post generator on the Cafe.
Congratulations Jack!