"Don't Let Anyone Tell You How To Play Your Guitar, Jack" - Prince's Advice For Jack White

12-time GRAMMY Award-winner Jack White sits down with Stephen Colbert to talk about his recent surprise wedding, the secrets of his upholstery hobby, and the great advice he once got from Prince. Stick around for a performance of a song from Jack's new album, "Fear of the Dawn." #Colbert #FearoftheDawn #JackWhite
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[@HistoryRocksMuse]

Jack is from my old neighborhood in southwest Detroit. His music is amazing. He supports many causes in Detroit. He's a rock star and more important - a good human being on the planet. Thanks Jack!

[@johnbarrett5229]

He's a good guy - true. But no . . . his music is not "amazing". It's mediocre at best.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

@@johnbarrett5229 and everyone's a critic 😆

[@DrPhil-pw2to]

He’s good with his fists too.👊🏻

[@dirtroad4229]

Worse than torture

[@freebobafett]

He's the last rock n roll star.

[@TedsHoldOver]

Wasn’t a big fan of Jack White Watched “It Might Get Loud.” Now I follow everything he does.

[@jonporter1233]

I also liked when Adam Savage visited and pressed a record.

[@tucci007da]

that show actually confirmed for me that Jack White sucks and is not fit to carry the empty guitar case of Jimmy Page.

[@AngelaSealana]

Right???

[@ThomasJHorrego]

he did a guest spot on detriot tigers baseball. been a fan ever since.

[@formerastronaut]

I have never been a big White Stripes fan but I think Jack is great and a big music nerd, rock&roll wonk and just a smart and nice fellow.

[@THEQuantumBacon]

It’s remarkable how nervous he sounds at first…until he gets talking about furniture and baseball… I dig this guy!

[@r.i.pyoutube6881]

And about Masonic shit, which Stephen probably enjoyed

[@silverstuff182]

I’ve met Jack three times, no other parties interrupting. With both just stare at each other! I do that because I know he’s overloaded and has heard it all ten times before. I think he does that because he’s got a shy streak.

[@rmida9122]

He's a great guy, an excellent musician, and a joker. Saw him in Detroit (where I am from, too), and he pretended to be drunk/intoxicated and kept referencing being in "Ohio," etc etc. Played amazingly all set. He of course revealed he was messing with us and everyone had a laugh of relief. I was up close and could see the side stage. His grandparents were there in comfy chairs, watching the whole set just out of view of most people. Very precious. I'm sure the grandparents had to deal with all sorts of shenanigans from him growing up.

[@puckeater1]

Great story!

[@barbequesque]

Not a joker, THE Joker

[@johnschwarzkopf]

I'm sure it was his mom sitting in the wings - considering she's close to 90, his grandparents would be the oldest people on earth 😅

[@dirtyworks8084]

Jack doesn't nor ever has drank or done drugs.

[@guidorussoheck2100]

@Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin it gives me Tom Morellos Vibes

[@benjaminvolk5529]

I really feel like that time off did a lot for him. He just seems a lot more relaxed and centered than he had the past few years

[@hughjorgan3226]

IKR It is almost as if he has 'grown up' in the last 15 years... :D

[@Miss_Camel]

He also seems more comfortable with Stephen, maybe he just feels more relaxed in that environment. I know I’m more social if I have a “Safety” person with me

[@KOSMICKEN09]

He was living here in kalamazoo where I live near the end of 2020 - I never ran into him but ends up he came in Satellite records which is near Me - My friend working there said he bought this pricy Out of print Gene Vincent Album

[@mikemccoy3430]

@@KOSMICKEN09 Be Bop A Lulah!

[@last808]

@@KOSMICKEN09 Gene Vincent is awesome. Makes sense Jack would be into him.

[@sheila6186]

Jack has come such a long, long way from when I first saw him and Meg (as The White Stripes) playing inside a small festival tent to about 8 people in Ireland back in August 2001. Despite the lack of audience, they made a strong impression on me and I knew they would go places. Continued success and joy to Jack! 😊

[@JonnyDIY]

He's like a Jonny Depp character come to life 💕👍

[@Dodzfather]

I am growing to appreciate and respect this man more and more he is just dedicated to the music for the love of the music i love it

[@ScottH.]

Definitely. Im actually not a huge fan of his music but admittedly haven't listened to a lot of it either but I respect his passion and he seems like a great guy.

[@totesmagotes3688]

Jack is a GREAT positive force in the music industry. I find his energy to be very exciting. Not very cool of Colbert low-key bagging on JW. But I don’t expect much from that guy.

[@chansherly212]

Stephen colbert is a class act of an interviewer here. The conversation just flooooows, no interruptions, not a checklist of disjointed questions, almost like a spontaneous exchange between friends. And when the guest is comfortable, at ease it makes for a great time

[@mathewgladden8914]

Colbert is a mark for talented artists.:. Ie sturgill Simpson, John prine

[@soundpilatesandyoga8531]

Colbert is how an interviewer should be. I never understood how Letterman made it as far as he did. I always felt cringe watching him and it was rare for me to watch him-it had to be a really good guest for me to tolerate Letterman.

[@banzai744]

Jack's passion and perfectionism are so inspiring .

[@cjdr.4145]

This is why Stephen is such a GREAT HOST & Interviewer. Make the guest comfortable, let them speak freely and without interruption, provide levity and ask questions that enlighten the viewer and audience. I've seen Jack being interviewed before and Man is he happy and chill right here.

[@Seldomane]

Ahh having ridiculous sprayed hair color and being nervous is actually chill and happy? Glad you're his manager. >>

[@gavinmcanus4173]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lewisreutlingen]

@CJDR What about the Cillian Murphy interview?

[@cjdr.4145]

@@lewisreutlingen just another example of how being a prepared interviewer for a guest who is not comfortable in a a lengthy sit-down interview can become entertaining.

[@merejane]

I think Stephen Colbert has great taste in music. I loved when he had The Mountain Goats on, and he and John Darnielle performed This Year together. It really worked, and he was so clearly thrilled.

[@irishparade]

I just saw him in DC Tuesday. Never really kept up with him since Stripes but my LAWD he is so talented and intense. It's always a treat seeing a musician that does it for the love of it. Didn't know a single song but they were all bangers.

[@Beltway]

where did he play!?!?!?

[@krisfrederick5001]

It's nice to have someone on from Michigan that doesn't embarrass me for a change. I never let anyone tell me how to play my guitar either. 💙From Detroit

[@YasminePomerantz]

Eminem embarrassing?

[@atenachos6282]

@@YasminePomerantz No, but Kid Rock... 😄

[@corra7]

So much amazing music through history… thanks Detroit!

[@jamesmacdonaldjr.3594]

@@atenachos6282 Exactly! I'm sorry for you guys.

[@whackbag3606]

Every time Jack plays he aims to blow the roof off the place.

[@SchoolforHackers]

His SNL show frikkin ROCKED.

[@whackbag3606]

@@SchoolforHackers Right, i miss when bands went on SNL for the sole purpose of bringing down the house.

[@lukerabin5079]

I love that he approaches guitar as a moment to moment kind of thing…it’s brilliant and individual and completely cool. Amazing musician in every sense.

[@darthvirgin7157]

Prince is a highly underrated guitar GOD. he’s mostly known for his prolific songwriting and angelic voice, but the guy is a TRUE musical genius. he performed all the instruments in his first WB album, and even produced it himself. at 19-20 years old. he’s also the consummate professional when it comes to his performances. you always have a great time when you’re at a Prince concert. he’s the closest this generation will come to having its own Mozart. but Jack White is not too far off.

[@queenbnatural]

Today marks the 6th anniversary of his death. #RIPPrince 💜

[@stitchcrafter]

100% !

[@kepajoy]

Underrated? Everyone knows that Prince was a musical savant.

[@darthvirgin7157]

@@kepajoy the true diehard Prince fan would know his musical talents. but hundreds of millions of people have bought his music through the years and i can guarantee you that a majority of those, if not most of those people wouldn’t have known about his very first WB album.

[@cjlewis79]

and he was a baller and master pancake maker.

[@wolvesetc]

He’s really genuine. Seems like a great guy

[@Adrienne557]

He is so creative. I love his furniture!

[@toobasaurus23]

Jack White is the only musician that I continue to be a fan of every time he reinvents his sound. He's just a badass blues wizard! Every jam is awesome!

[@01ozuna]

He's a genius,best sound ever in his recording,.you can tell he has a really good extreme good taste...

[@Alfablue227]

I absolutely LOVE Jack White!! Fantastic musician, down to earth, and a great guy. Cant get any better. What a gift he is. 🙏❤️🎸

[@dumaskhan]

Everyone have only ever met Prince once; at a thing.

[@Mary-ew4ng]

I love Stephen and Jack together so much, this was great! And congratulations to Olivia and Jack! 💙

[@pamelahardy2907]

I smiled the whole time while watching this 😁

[@nclsrfn]

same. he's the fucking man.

[@freethinkersilver2581]

Did you?

[@neighbor-j-4737]

Whatever image Jack sees himself as in the matrix is fine. He's doing whatever he wants. He owns a vinyl company and part of a baseball bat factory, and an upholstery shop, just because. Also he makes music. And gets married on a good day... Not everybody's taste, but I see genius in the music. Kinda always have, but it's like matured genius, super low key heavy, behind an intense wall of noise, that Always comes back to the bare bones groove. But I think the real reason I like Jack White, is because I've never seen an interview where he's not just a completely genuine and down to earth guy. Guess it's just cool to see that. Also weird that talent, if married to integrity, stands out as an anomaly these days, instead of being the norm. Maybe that's the whole point... III

[@stitchcrafter]

Excellent comment..kudos.

[@ammaleslie509]

Talent married to integrity has never been the norm. It has always been rare and precious. One of the things i love most about Colbert: he himself has that rare combination of qualities, AND he recognizes and celebrates it in others.

[@Pedro72740]

he wouldn’t be a upholsterer. no one carrying revolvers anymore

[@henrybarney3202]

Be careful because a genuine down to earth guy is what he wants you to see. He is part of “the matrix” you are being hypotized by, and from the sound of it, he is a very, very important part of it to you. His imagery has always been strange and dark and dare I say demonic or satanic. The music and talent may say genius to you, but I see otherworldly. Also, what does the III mean to you that it’s a cool and mysterious way to end a thought as if it were your signature? It’s just another unexplained part of his act, and it seems quite sinister to me. Don’t be so easily placed under a celebrity spell. Peace

[@neighbor-j-4737]

@@henrybarney3202 Just like a typical Christian, you judge me for five minutes straight, see Satan everywhere, then leave a disingenuous "Peace" at the end. Way to be a whitewashed tomb... Did you ever take the time to try and discern the truth in Jack's lyrics? I don't worship the guy... by any means. But I do see a genius in that he very purposefully hides truth in little bits and phrases, behind a wall of noisy guitar. It's an art form called obfuscation. Jesus used it when telling parables. So before you cruise around the internet setting up everybody's moral guardrails like a garden variety hypocrite, perhaps consider that other people are capable of critical thought. If you see a devil under every rock, and if that makes you somehow more righteous by way of comparison, congratulations. You have arrived at echo chamber nirvana. But don't put your "should" on me. Because you have no idea who I am, and honestly no idea what you are talking about. Perhaps take a look at your own personal mysticism that you've unwittingly tied to your faith, things that you believe in, and practice regularly, but do not have one iota to do with God himself. Perhaps it is, in fact, you who is swayed by lies and images? _______

[@TheNinnyfee]

I have never seen an artist blend in more with the studio decorations. What a great resourceful guy. 😊

[@thyop89]

Jack just always comes across as so affable. He seems genuinely happy in this period of his life

[@sharyndebernardis2929]

I didnt know what an impressive business man he is, as well ❤

[@Derfiniw88]

I highly recommend watching Jack White’s appearances on the Colbert Report. So funny.

[@bradley163]

Seeing him live is on my bucket list. He is coming to my area in August (Huntsville, AL), and to say that I'm excited is a vast understatement.

[@kellyk1919]

I've seen him 3 times and going again this August in Minneapolis. His shows are incredible. It's not a concert, it's an experience.

[@brendandevoy8178]

@@kellyk1919 seen him here in Ireland 🇮🇪 with the white stripes, the dead weather , and solo . Epic every time

[@vec2017]

Announces the release of the Holy Grail "Camille" album on the anniversary of Prince's passing - I dug Jack before, but now he is a straight up Purple Army LEGEND.

[@melvis1]

Gotta say, I have fallen in love with this guy years ago! I have a great appreciation & love for everything he does! Thank You Stephen for this great guest, Jack White! Thank You Jack! TCB⚡️TLC⚡️

[@ceciliacosta8148]

Ive always and will always have a huge crush on this man.

[@Ytterdahls]

Camille wasn’t just a speed up voice for high pitch. His background vocals was often speed down for deeper voice. He also used the same technique with his guitar, and probably some other instruments as well. This is just by memory. Listen to the genius song Erotic City, and you’ll hear exactly what I’m talking about. You can also hear his tuning of the LM-1 drum sounds, and shortening of the tail of the snare and clap on the third measure. Not sure how he did that back then.

[@jamesbrasfield2944]

Also (and I could be mistaken), that effect is called Varispeed & is also on Prince’s unreleased track “Bob George” He also used the Varispeed a lot on Crystal Ball

[@Ytterdahls]

@@jamesbrasfield2944 yes. He’d slow down the tape when recording stuff he wanted to sound high pitched in normal tempo, and he’d speed up the tape when recording something that he wanted to sound deeper and darker in normal tempo. Much cooler than pitch shifting.

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

Thanks so much for so many great years of wonderful tunes and generally inspiration in this body! Thanks Jack !!!

[@j.gravett2878]

Such a talented, gifted person who makes use of them all! Wow!

[@dano727]

Jack White Is The Man !!!

[@mcm8737]

👍 musical genius!! Huge fan of jack white

[@johncharbonneau8298]

What a nice, down-to-earth, creative, intelligent guy! I never knew much about him until recently. The media always portrayed him as being odd and reclusive. But seeing interviews with him, I realize how nice he is....humble. I am such a fan of him as a person as much as a musician.

[@XAVIERCUERVO]

he is in his BLUE stripes period .....love it

[@iDigress77times]

Haha

[@sandybear61]

Artistic genius and amazing guy

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

His new album is one of the best ones hes made in a long time. Very fun listen!

[@trentflynn6568]

I love those two together. Colbert really pushes Jack's button's, in a good way. Love and Respect 💙🎼🥁👍🏼

[@bradmodd7856]

You have to admire Jack, so much tenacity. style, smarts, energy and productivity, with just basic talent. With all these attributes I would bet he can unlock talent too.

[@jasperjenkins7729]

Well said

[@poopickerupper3338]

Love this guy from the beginning. Loved his performance at Detroit!!!!! Yay 🐅 !!!!!

[@jk-76]

Third Man Records in Detroit is a magic spot. There is a stage with old amps, killer pedal board and a mixer up in the balcony. Not a big place but amazing. You can watch records being made through a window at the back of the store.

[@splaws-fk8sw]

LOVE Jack White---thank you for interviewing him!!

[@sherrijones9234]

Jack White is amazing

[@kimlion13]

Love this guy 💙

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Easy going, relaxed… wonderful interview… 🎶 🎸

[@zendygarrido6177]

What an acoomplished and talented man. I respect that about him. Invests intelligently, makes the music he wants to me how he wants to make it and is naturally cool. Bonus, good with his hands

[@SarahPaceSings]

Omg, my two favorite people in one video Edit: i was smiling ear to ear the entire interview

[@halfblooddutchprince]

Was at opening day for the Tigers and his national anthem on the guitar was awesome!

[@Mmmkay10]

One of my FAVORITE MUSICANS of all time!!

[@marcomeister4647]

His voice is so good, and so different from when he sings

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Jack really is a very inspiring musician gotta give it to him

[@KenSherman]

This guy Jack is oozing with creativity. I didn't know he won so many Grammys. Even Prince took notice. Then again, Prince is another legend of creativity.🎸 Oh my. Looks like I am comment #666😯.

[@MissLilyputt]

That’s so cool that he built that pew for a masonic lodge. Amazing!

[@sheydoll]

Saw him in Lubbock,Texas, sooooo amazing ❤️

[@danjohnstone7684]

What a legend!

[@longboredterrie]

Jack looks so good Healthy Happy, Love him he is as real as they come !!

[@msscrazybuthappy]

I like that he seems passionate and dedicated to different things. I don't know his music but seems like a good guy!

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

For Jack White 🤘🏿🖤😎😈🤘🏿 I'm so proud of you!!!I used to go watch you jam at St.Andrews back in the day.Its great to see you always.Its like seeing an old friend.🤘🏿🍻 Getcha Pull-Cheers 🤘🏿🍻

[@chrystalcook3239]

I've such a crush on this man? Jack White oufffff, the talent, passion, what he has say in his music. Just a unique talent.

[@CelesteRAdams]

Amazing interview! Jack is amazing!

[@mikesell123]

Hope a quick recovery for Stephen and anyone else 💚 miss his smiling face

[@coffee1207]

What very nice man, and so multi-talented! I still love the song he did years ago with Loretta Lynn✌🏽

[@chadperkinson965]

Yeah he produced that whole record, and his band, the Raconteurs, were Lorettas backing band for that album as well

[@BlueTearDconnor]

Cast Evan Peters to play him on his biopic.

[@mariskamagdolinah]

My family and I still quote from the week he was on The Colbert Report. “Everywhere can’t be where the magic happens!”

[@amygeyer1166]

he and his band were amazing at Bourbon and Beyond last night. A dream come true for my daughter.🤟

[@inrotation_ts]

I feel like the blue is opposite of the old white stripes when everything was red

[@justjess7012]

Love him 💙 can't wait to see him in August!

[@gemmastaines5706]

He’s such a cool dude!!!

[@no.picante]

His seven nation army performance at Glastonbury festival brings back my childhood memories. I’m a proud 90’s kid

[@candicer]

I love his guitar tone I follow all of his bands!

[@griffinroberts6518]

I’ve been recording in that Masonic lodge for years that he’s talking about, it’s an entire auditorium, and the control booth is the balcony seating, boxed in and sound proofed over looking the room. It’s spectacular

[@davincisghost9228]

Solid advice that. Love that hair. And congratulations on the rockstar wedding bro!

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Dude is Strange..but he is a Genius..I can see it..love his music

[@gminor6288]

I'll be seeing Jack White live this saturday in VA! can't wait. Bucket list material

[@JohnKelly-jp5wi]

Congratulations jack. Wish both lots of love in ur marriage.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

Jack White is never a boring interview.

[@shanafehr]

Jack es encantador. Que cool que se dedique a cosas distintas y tenga un aire inventivo. Creativo hasta en los negocios. Súper cool.

[@earbobgirl]

I have never seen Jack White interviewed before - he is so interesting.✌️❤️

[@3OOZA]

Seen Jack Easter Sunday with his band, He mentioned he went to Fenway before the gig.

[@anniebell6846]

Love this man 💙💙💙💙

[@jesssmith2064]

Jack is such good fun 🤩

[@Krustenkaese92]

I wish Stephen would interview more musicians ..

[@alyssawoodman]

What a beautifully charming creative sweet man =) Love you Jack

[@charlesoclassen2732]

He is delightful.

[@srenchristensten4074]

6:38 Vise ord fra Prince 💜🎸

[@fraueimerkopf5541]

Jack is one of the greatest

[@cherylshook7002]

Jack White is awesome! He's amazing

[@cogfather34]

Jack is a fine wine!

[@mikenaykki2173]

His a great person and musician! 👍👍🎸😎

[@StaceNyourFace]

It's crazy how they just happen to talk about Prince on the 6 year anniversary of when he passed away, which was April 21, 2016. 💜 💜💜

[@morbidmanmusic]

Maybe they didn't "just happen" to.

[@charlie-girl72]

' I'LL BET YOU DO ' !!!🎼🎙🎸🎸🎸😄

[@shoeless7604]

i just fucking LOVE him!! what a lovely, exceptional, remarkable human. ❤️

[@debrajosephs]

I love his furniture. Really clever.

[@lydacaceres4155]

I love that Stephen is clearly a huge JW fan. ❤️

[@daisyq3418]

Musical genius. ✔✔