The White Stripes - From the Basement (Official Performance)

[@Kyle4OH8]

Jack looks like the final boss you would have to fight at guitar center

[@1mikewalsh]

Ha!

[@HoonAgain]

Lmao 😂 winner comment I’m dead that’s hella funny cuz it’s true 😂😂😂

[@retratosybodas]

That would be a very easy boss to defeat.

[@chenolane8872]

lmfao >>>>finish him !!!

[@djcato]

lol

[@Tarquin21723]

The chemistry between the two of them is really what makes the magic happen. The way they look at each other and just dial in.

[@bugginoutknots5754]

Quantum entanglement

[@adspur]

The White Stripes are one of the most interesting rocks bands ever.Jack is so talented.Meg is on as a true performer and talent.Both are legends in my book.Man seeing them perform together would be a dream come true.

[@shawnatv4355]

@@bugginoutknots5754 not Jada and August style 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ianbauer4703]

Former husband and wife

[@feedyourhead731]

@@bugginoutknots5754 you got it

[@Northstar8765]

Their ability to be a band after they got divorced has to go down in history. You can see their connection on Little Ghost when they are looking each other in the eyes and smiling singing the song. Such chemistry and were able to keep it going and have that connection straight through the music. Honestly gives me chills. They are the best ever.

[@herc_ules_therealone]

You ever hear of a little band called Fleetwood Mac?

[@imaxdigital7052]

@@herc_ules_therealone Fleetwood Mac were a band before Stevie Nicks even joined the group, you realize that, right? When she joined people hated it, they didn't think it was the same band anymore. Looking back now we see Nicks as being synonymous with the band, but they were a huge band for a few years before she joined. All I'm saying though is that they existed before Nicks, and would have existed after, had they not kept it together as they did.

[@herc_ules_therealone]

@@imaxdigital7052Of course I knew they were a band before Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham (who was asked to join, but not Stevie. Lindsay later went on to say I'm not joining without Stevie who was his then lover). Your comment is unwarranted, if a little ill-conceived. I was referring to the OC comment and the correlation of the relationships and break ups of Fleetwood Mac. I hope this is a learning experience to you.

[@imaxdigital7052]

@@herc_ules_therealone I was just saying that they wouldn't have fallen apart even if Nicks had left the band. I don't know what you're waffling on about, talking about learning experiences and whatnot. If anyone needs humbling, it's you.

[@herc_ules_therealone]

@@imaxdigital7052 Of course you pretend to not know what I mean. The fact that you mentioned being humbled meant you did learn something. Now be a decent human and be on your way. I have no more time for people like you.

[@MrTokeupdude]

Meg is a true artist. She is beautifully chaotic. It compliments Jack perfectly. And her drumming sounds good. Jack wouldn't let her play on stage with him if she weren't an awesone musician. Beautiful performance to the great White Stripes.

[@Leesion73]

agreed, but isn't it well known she was and IS extremely offended Jack publicly refers to her drumming as 'child-like' and raw, and that's why they worked so well?

[@carstenmoss5025]

@@Leesion73 "Child-like" and "raw" is being generous 😁

[@dreimer2112]

I wouldn't call myself a fan of the White Stripes, but I have a real soft spot for them after they played a show in Iqaluit, the capital of Canada's northern Nunavut territory. I can't say with absolute certainty, but I suspect they are the only major label act to have ever played a show there, and it was a big deal for the community. Jack and Meg showed a tremendous amount of respect to the Inuit that live there, both in playing the show and sitting with elders to hear stories of the people. They sure as heck didn't make much money doing a show for 600 people given the cost of getting there. You gotta love people that are that generous with themselves.

[@edwardtaylor8971]

This story is exactly why I love the white stripes and miss them so much

[@billhicks7034]

Yea. That Canada tour was AMAZING. HE EVEN PLAYED A cover of the traditional song, CATFISH BLUES, (HENDRIX,GOVT MULE also greatly cover this song) BUT JACK AND MEG, PLAYED THE SONG, ON A BOAT!! LIKE u could still see them from shore, but not hear that well. I'd give ANYTHING to hear the full version of Jack covering CATFISH blues. Warren Haynes in Gov't Mule covered that song...and just ripped on that song. Easily one of the best, guitarists still playing from another generation...

[@kenglass7833]

Damn I did not know that!!! My respect for them has grown tenfold after reading that, such a wonderful gesture by the band and their management team. I would like to think that they knew that what they would get in memories from that trip would outdo the type of money they would make playing to 3000 at Carnegie Hall.

[@chwfox]

When they were in Winnipeg for that tour they got on a city bus with a guitar and tambourine and played music for the riders on the way down to the Forks Market. They then found an old man busking and Jack and Meg played backup while he played lead and sang. So cool.

[@incidentshappen]

Under Great White Northern Lights was an EXCELLENT doc about that tour that I now need to re-watch.

[@Royale3533]

I don't care what people say, that guy playing guitar's style perfectly compliments Meg White's drums.

[@haileyclyne3638]

Jack White^

[@mintberri]

Knows the drummers name but not literally the lead singer and guitarist!?

[@79thejman]

You know who had a good guitarist to compliment their playing?... This British cat named I think Ringo Starr or something like that.

[@austinsmith6469]

I agree @Lee. I think its intentional. Its also the beauty of music, and what the music says is the real thing. With influences that he attunes to, Jack is a connoisseur of his style. He is a conduit when he plays. Meg's "barebones" style of drumming just further kicks in the attitude. Knocking down your front door type, that's the White Stripes.

[@davegill7614]

Love megs drumming

[@lgoodeil3122]

just love the chemistry and energy when they performed.

[@shadcovert1160]

I have reason to believe and am highly confident we are getting a reunion soon. Likely a surprise return at an award show and then an album or SOMETHING along that vibe. Mark my words.

[@cactaceous]

They are both coked out of their gourd in this performance. I doubt a reunion is happening. Jack has said many times that Meg is not keen on the idea of being in the spotlight again and they don't even speak to one another. Have not for a long time.

[@jdstrike7]

Her hungry eyes tho..

[@metalinyourhead3604]

They were a prefect musical combination.

[@metalinyourhead3604]

@@shadcovert1160 that would wicked. Maybe it’s possible what with their greatest hits album coming out.

[@ANTIPLANETRECORDS]

the band that opened my ears as a kid. 17 years later I have my own studio and I record every day. Thanks white stripes.

[@RichardLove-r4l]

let me work for ya

[@artvjon]

One of my favorite performances of all time. That Blue Orchid/Party of Special Things pairing still sounds unreal 15 years later!

[@Lujtif02]

Good to see you here, nice taste!

[@DrShrimpPuertoRicoMD]

Ditto. Cool to see you here dude

[@andrewdavidwhyte]

Yeah unreal!, it’s just so sooo good. It amazing seeing this in nice quality, a real treat!

[@23igna]

It's a Captain beefheart's song

[@Sam-Oht]

Must be this kind of attitude he talked about in the it might get loud movie about the garage band he listened to :P

[@jspanos500]

Meg is so captivating. Those poses and looks while playing Blue Orchid would melt Antarctica. This is also when her drumming really came into it's own; still ragged af and with the confidence that it still fits TWS like a glove. Man, I miss this band.

[@chuckgovernmentofficials2324]

Yeh the old goat tryin to look all sultry and shit...

[@crowmedicine3890]

She's an old goat?? Are you 12?

[@extremejustin4611]

I was thinking the same thing. Well put.

[@Ctworld15]

Her confidence and their connection is mesmerizing

[@liamT.73]

Beautiful comment

[@TheBlitzControl]

the hate on Meg was so awful, her drumming and character were always EXACTLY what these songs needed. There were two people in this band and the songs needed both of them.

[@allrequiredfields]

People hated Meg? I mean, I remember nerdy, male drummers going 'sHE's NOt a ReAL dRumMer!' but by and large I don't remember anyone else getting on her case.

[@the_Googie]

@@GGSpeedruns its just not for u then

[@lonnieshane4138]

@@allrequiredfields I think we found the nerdy guy you were talking about... (S P)

[@lgoodeil3122]

Meg is fascinating. I watch her play and wonder what she's thinking. She's a modern Mona Lisa

[@MRFUCR]

@@GGSpeedruns Racontouers , id say thats better no?

[@simoneciancamerla678]

The energy and charge Meg puts into playing the drums is unique! His ability to adapt in synergy to jack rhythm changes is unparalleled. Meg is a great drummer 🥁 and I love her ! ❤️

[@cyoung7127]

This kind of energy could never be reproduced by any of Jack's other projects, and to me it's special for that reason

[@liamT.73]

Spot on

[@elesbru8525]

I think Boarding House Reach its a return to that energy.

[@williamhermann6635]

I agree. Whites Stripes Jack is the best Jack.

[@jonrossi5110]

Faaaaaacts

[@chay1048]

Each project has their own lil life. There own history. And story i love all the emotions u get in each

[@kestrelblue7973]

Meg's timing and feel in this performance are excellent. Forget how drums are "supposed" to be played and there's no denying she elevates the songs.

[@confrontationalmusic]

there are no rules! music is beautiful for it

[@wildux8221]

Sure , she's the "difference" .

[@MrWhoevr]

@@wildux8221 Jack made his best music with her.

[@Johnnywhamo]

LOL...I like meg but her timing is all over the place and she rides the living shit out of her cymbals.

[@everborg]

It is very ringo-like. Not perfect by metronome but listening to what makes band workj. I think it is so beautiful

[@mathewcameron123mc]

Most incredible 2 person band ever.

[@PlanetEarthTeam]

Amen

[@yenohtnA]

Black Keys are up there

[@fmulheresnopalco]

Royal Blood is not that amazing, but they make a great job too

[@blurman111000]

@@yenohtnA black keys are not just 2 . Go watch them live thru hide some behind speakers . When I seen them a bass player had fun showing he was there popping out from behind . There was about 5 in the band . I've seen the white stripes live always just them 2

[@joshpollard7459]

@@fmulheresnopalco not that amazing you are crazy bro

[@romilrh]

Those fierce looks Meg gives Jack while stomping that kick drum... What an intensity

[@younglove6363]

Meg is scary!! I love her!

[@VEE-DUE-990]

What could she possibly be thinking, I am scared to find out!

[@youngtevanced8818]

She's still hot af..

[@smilodnfatalis55]

Right like I feel like she's seconds away from either jumping him or jumping his bones and in either case I feel like I should leave...

[@L24U84]

Can u feel it locked and loaded 😂❤ love it ❤️

[@jhernandeez]

the shot in the second song where meg is over jacks shoulder and they're both in focus is just one of the coolest things i've ever seen

[@aldoelektrika]

good eye, dude!

[@MikeDeez31]

Incredible. Agreed.

[@neilmeschino4070]

Was thinking the same thing as I watched

[@Barbiesusedtampon]

This is probably one of my favorite performances. The energy this gives off with all the songs, and I keep looking at Meg just killing it on the drums and Jack being a great guitarist, singer and songwriter

[@jarednicholson1042]

I really miss this band. I hope Meg is thriving and happy and enjoying life outside the spotlight. As much as I'd love to see some type of reunion tour, I really just want Meg to be happy. We'll always have the memories

[@Una_Vida]

OMG the way she looks at him with such distain while she plays. It is amazing!

[@Una_Vida]

PS the simple but mesmerizing drums beats, the raw guitar it is just Heavan on Earth.

[@stephenwhite5444]

Really? You think she looks at him like he's inferior or unworthy? I thought it was the opposite. I think she had genius creative ability that is paramount to their unique sound but inside felt like she was holding him back because she couldn't do highly technical things that other rock drummers can do.

[@Una_Vida]

@@stephenwhite5444 I guess distain wasn't the right word. If she was any better at drums I probably would not like their sound. She didn't need to be highly technical in my opinion.

[@MTheory333]

Everyone here loves The Stripes and it feels cool to connect with and see people that appreciate and miss them like I do. I still go back and thru all the records from time to time. That line “You think not telling is the same as not lying don’t you?” always got me but when it’s played along with that guitar riff and those thunderous drum beats it’s honestly one of the most pleasing things I’ve ever heard. Thank You Meg. Thank You Jack. You two are appreciated. You two, together, are greatly missed.

[@chrisp1500]

Well said!

[@seabasssimpson4547]

God Bless Meg, she's the best. And Jack never sounded better then when they played together.

[@maxwattage6631]

Carpenters 😊

[@johnbarrie447]

I've enjoyed some of the songs from Jack's solo albums, but he hasn't sounded quite right without Meg whenever I hear his newer live stuff. The closest is with Daru on Saturday Night Live--that's the closest any drummer has been to getting to this energy.

[@agentanaranjado]

She is like a sonic bore straight from one’s ears into the auditory cortex. It so perfectly compliments Jack’s jagged, abrasive riffs. Zero frills, pure intensity. I would kill for a drummer like that. So unfortunate they don’t play together anymore.

[@freedomfighter7630]

Just horrible 👎🥵. , One hit wonders , please stop 🖐️ this was very hard to stomach 😳,

[@freedomfighter7630]

@@MaxG-jk8ty I'm a master guitarist

[@mat7966]

I come back to this performance all the time to see what real synergy between a drummer and a guitarist/frontman looks like. Just pure energy pouring out of both of these beautiful human beings.

[@nathansellers8695]

Same I came back for another listen.

[@zalyboards_fb]

Meg is in my top 5 favorite drummers! Her power and ability to fill and vacate space is what makes the band!

[@franciscocano2397]

😕 she isn't a real drummer, but she's well syncronized with Jack's music

[@ichwilldasvideo3]

You arent a real drummer mate

[@thomasmartin1514]

@@franciscocano2397 She isn't a real drummer? She is one 1/2 of one of the most famous rock bands of the 2000's, shut it.

[@mikeybeazley3]

⁠@@franciscocano2397a working, world-touring professional for a decade playing the drums, getting paid… I think that constitutes as “real.”

[@liviarevelin3190]

Shut up kid ​@@franciscocano2397

[@rbtz07]

Meg plays from the heart. There are a million drummers out there with more technical facilities on the drum kit but Meg plays with every emotional fiber of her being and that is how it's supposed to be done.

[@DennisMHenderson]

It’s called “aesthetic” jfc

[@dstanif]

so are you saying those other million drummers don't have a similar emotion? You can compliment one artist without putting down others jsyk :)

[@jorgepalma5529]

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[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

She has a unique style that’s catchy and compelling, those cliches about emotion make no sense if you aren’t playing from the heart you are a bad musician period end of story

[@Taydrum]

It took me a while to appreciate her style. But it's unforgettable

[@corbeezy5186]

It’s incredible that only two people can create that much sound.

[@MrBritrider]

Remember when The Black Keys were just two people? I’m a drummer by trade and for the life of me, I can’t figure out the position Meg uses.

[@shuel1643]

Watch Local H bro :)

[@Demention94]

@@shuel1643 That was back in the day!

[@willbill7250]

You need to get out more

[@wildmano1965]

Kids these days don't five a fuck about music. I love this. I ain't no kid.

[@vlvvv2064]

The red microphone is really aesthetically pleasing

[@DiegoBattini]

Everything about its aesthetics is just perfect...

[@vlvvv2064]

@@DiegoBattini i have no clue how someone can make a rubbery candy cane aesthetic work so well with stripped down distorted blues rock..

[@DiegoBattini]

I even have a tattoo of that candy, hehe! I love them!

[@vlvvv2064]

@@DiegoBattini sick. I love that idea

[@RummyDaLedge]

She is sexy af. Never seen her before. Really lateral drumming approach. Superdooperasfuckinhell

[@danielmydans5303]

I saw them at red rocks in 2005. I wasn’t sure that a 2 person group could really do a show at such a venue but they blew the doors off the place. What an amazing show

[@CrummyVCR]

but there are no doors at red rocks.... lol

[@BenandBeccaCary]

There used to be doors

[@tomfrengillo]

Used to be more rocks too!

[@christianalander9487]

This duo is the very definition of less is more. They had a visceral power and chemistry that most "full" bands only wish they had. I hope they reunite someday and slay us all again. 🤘

[@johnweyers2685]

I've been a drummer for over 60 years. Megan is absolutely perfect. She plays with feeling and restraint. Screw any naysayers. 😎

[@mikearchibald744]

In the world today everybody gets criticized if you aren't the 'greatest' something. Every drummer gets compared to about five drummers, every guitarist gets compared to about five guitarists, every singer has to be as good as five performers. Its crazy, I thought social media would go the opposite direction, but maybe the tiktok generation will change that. Ours is too used to record companies choosing a few bands, engineering and producing them to daeth, and thats what all music is compared to. Nobody can just listen and go "thats nice" and be happy with good music, it has to be the greatest thing ever. Certainly thats the impression you get off youtube. Although frankly I wasn't listening hard:)

[@s4mpson]

Meg is, and always will be, one half of the White Stripes.

[@idn]

Yup, she is awesome!

[@Heigxion]

Is her technique good? Not that much Does it work for what she does? Absolutely I love how people forget that The White Stripes origin was Garage Rock, a genre that has not real interest about technicalities. Sure Jack White was a prodigy whose technique makes you think "You're overqualified for this job", but he was also a nobody before TWS; he could arguably have stayed as one of the bunch, if it wasn't for Meg. They've inspired each other and they had chemistry, more that we could ask off many other bands.

[@kimlec3592]

@@Heigxion Exactly. Thank you. Well observed.

[@riefujimoto4279]

Saw Meg last year at a restaurant where my daughter worked She still looked awesome

[@egguli6405]

Really was her ??...you are so lucky...

[@EC-kz4vv]

In Detroit?

[@elli.puschel]

Thank's for knowing us 😊💋

[@gailremp8389]

Good. I hope it wasn't during pandemic time when we were all hiding out in our homes in listening to Jack White wondering when we were going to get back out into the world and or get a vaccine or kick ass and take number. So that is good news

[@arch0nindustries]

Did you ever get your vision checked out?

[@danielstahl5028]

Having regrets of never seeing these two live, how amazing is it to have an intimite recording like this? Please save this forever. do not delete!

[@turntlary616]

I’m so glad The White Stripes were a part of my generation. Jack and Meg are a classic duo.

[@jonathanalter8481]

The musical chemistry between Meg and Jack is incredible!

[@RegularDude00]

Yeah man i dont know exactly what it is but it works so well.

[@Bmphotog]

The musical connection between these two seems deeply supernatural and connected on a level you just don't see very often.

[@micahmetzker3620]

and they used to be married so there's that

[@kennethnoisewater1502]

Connection in the pelvic region

[@vnkman4391]

PREACH.

[@tonpho1920]

Definitely not as ugly as it seems…🎶❤️‍🔥🎶

[@LilBigBadwolf0]

It's cause they fucked on multiple occasions. Primal shit

[@littlewing90]

I Cant ever get over how fucking immense Jacks guitar tone is. No other guitarist has ever replicated this kind of sound. Simple and raw set ups work the best! Not to mention, Meg is just such a powerhouse, sitting in the song, with no over crazy fills and just delivers on every performance. She reads Jack so well!

[@BlindingSun_]

Simple and raw?, he’s using octave pedals and a bunch of other shit 😂😂😂😂

[@littlewing90]

@@BlindingSun_ he is know for not using many pedals in his rig. Premdoniately a whammy pedal and big muff fuzz pedal. Other than that he doesnt use nuch else in terms of "tech." So therefore its a simple set up, in comparrison to.other artists and guitarists.

[@BlindingSun_]

@@littlewing90 I’d say an octave pedal is pretty tech as far as guitar sound goes. I wouldn’t use one but he doesn’t have a bassist I guess

[@iceman123371]

These two together can't be duplicated (by anyone) until they are back together playing this incredible music.

[@daniglue]

I hope with all my heart they'll never get back together. This is not supposed to be repeated and spoiled.

[@KitKatToeBeans]

@@daniglue It could never be spoiled. It stands with singularity, just as another reunited performance would.

[@robertomunoz2395]

@@daniglue 100 % !!!!!

[@Ajvb219]

Well considering Meg is Jacks ex wife and now he’s engaged to another chick, I doubt it’ll ever happen

[@goose9677]

@@Ajvb219 they were divorced by 2000… jack’s marital status plays no role in the white stripes ending and most likely never reuniting.

[@rioverde1597]

I don’t care how many projects Jack has. This is it for me.

[@RIPbob]

Me too :) his airline is in a museum now :(

[@daniellerogers1352]

@@RIPbob He has a damn airline??

[@RIPbob]

@@daniellerogers1352 hahah yes. It's the red guitar he's playing. It's a cheep 60s guitar made of plastic and it sounds like Godzilla giving birth. It's now behind glass.

[@fraserlindsay8994]

@@RIPbob Well the first one he had with the two pickups is in the museum. Jack had two airlines, the first one he had was the one with the two pickups and in about 2003 on tour it was falling apart so a fan reached out to him and gave him the same airline guitar but with the one pickup (the one you see in this video which i'm guessing he still probably has).

[@RIPbob]

@@fraserlindsay8994 thats good to know. It seemed like he lost something vital once he got his later guitars. It was like watching a man fight a guitar. I miss that

[@otakuholly8885]

best comment during live premiere was "Is this live?" lol, its such good quality and these songs are not overplayed to the point seems like a legit debut of new music for some xD

[@jandro4144]

Man I wish this was live

[@tobitaktlos3241]

The sound design and acoustics of this room are one of a kind! Super nice work from the sound engineers.

[@makscho1]

Not gonna lie, for 5 maybe 10 seconds I thought it might be. 😢

[@deepredmassacre]

Live as in happening now? This was live in 2005

[@userPrehistoricman]

This question gets asked on literally every KZbin stream/premiere.

[@dreamliver750]

The drumming is insanely iconic. Terrifyingly raw, fearless, bashing the energy of the song into your face. She is spelling it out for us and is devastatingly correct with every part she plays. She come into the song like a phoenix from the ashes. Her and Jack. Two dragons swirling through the air, independent but together. Truly get to hear two sounds interact

[@wyattE415]

Pretty stoked to see the whole performance. I have watched performances from this gig, but never the entire performance. God bless you, Jack and Meg. This is my era too because I was fortunate enough to see them perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis this same year: 2005.

[@YanickFM]

I saw them the same year in Chicago. They were such a good act

[@lutascosmin]

I also seen them on this tour, in Serbia in 2005

[@druscilla1331]

Same tour for me, November 2005 in Blackpool

[@lutascosmin]

@@druscilla1331 nice! I've got the "under blackpool lights " DVD recorded in 2004 I belive

[@GuitarGuy5000000000]

I saw them that same year in Toronto! I was 12. My third concert ever (ironic isn't it? Considering Jack and the number 3).

[@MichaelSchultzNZ]

I am gonna go ahead and say I love Meg's drumming. It's not flashy, but her tone is amazing and she's extremely musical. She plays what the songs need and elevates them. I think she's fantastic.

[@jtb1649]

its the right match to the flame.

[@JigglePhysiKs]

Preach

[@dinosaurpotatoes]

Micheal.....I agree with everything but 'she's extremely musical' I can tell he helps her no one is so apparently not musical than her. With all due respect her form is so terrible I have only seen it done by guys who could learn timing through practice bit did not have a rhythm bone in their body. And she is a flamboyant example of that.

[@JacksonKillroy]

Wow such a brave thing to say. Not many share this opinion.

[@JacksonKillroy]

@@mrcool5522 Lmao that's not true. Two different drummers can have two wildly different sounds on the same kit

[@bryana297]

You couldn't replace Meg with anybody. It's more than what she is drumming. She is what Flava Flav is to chuck d. She hypes the whole show up.

[@clintleekile4830]

Not too mention the sex appeal licking her lips and her flirty demeanor

[@afihavok605]

Yep. It's not only what you play, it's how you play it !!

[@benwinch5338]

That is a brilliant analogy.

[@gmourao]

She sucks as drummer? Yes. But that made white stripes and no one could ever replace her

[@christyc2756]

I've always loved that Little Ghost song more than I could explain, and seeing their energy together and the fun of it explains it plenty

[@chadtiemeyer2175]

Second song I learned to play on my ukulele. Obviously I can't play it like Jack, but I love it still.

[@dsavage8891]

That "Forever for her " tune what a song ,and you can tell it means a lot to the both of them .Jack creates so many kick-ass songs he is ,frontman,lead and rhythm guitar and any other instrument he needs ,I'm sure he could get any drummer he wants ,but he chose the one he needs. It is no accident for 2 people to sound so full.

[@chrisbauman2562]

I love bands where the other members are seen singing along while playing even though they dont sing,its great. It shows what love they have for their friends and the songs they make

[@HoonAgain]

Noticed. Facts.

[@utsukmusic]

Husband in this case.

[@dsavage8891]

Most of the songs are for her ,Ozzy only wrote one for Sharon " Mamma I'm coming home " .

[@chuckm4540]

Meg made it as a drummer, you didn't. Deal with it.

[@muddbear6410]

I love meg's drumming. Drummers can be such an jock ish lot. She's a breath of fresh air

[@duckVSbread111]

if she played any different. it wouldn't be the white stripes.

[@oliviertwist4955]

@@duckVSbread111 She could not play any different. She simply doesn't know how to play drums and this is the only way she can play. However, it still fits the music White Stripes play.

[@christophervance1165]

Bravo

[@duckVSbread111]

@@oliviertwist4955 but the guitar is built around these simple drum beats if she played different the guitar would either be written differently to match different drums or would rhythmically sound and hit different. And not sound like the white stripes

[@jackoh31313]

Meg legit is a percussionist Goddess. She was the foundation of The White Stripes, and doesn't get enough credit.

[@JohnBock-nq9lr]

She's a hack who couldn't play a double stroke roll even if she knew what it was.A total joke to call her a drummer, percussionist or musician.

[@KiddosRevenge]

White stripes music doesn't require anything more then she what she is doing. It all works perfectly

[@JohnBock-nq9lr]

@@KiddosRevenge perfectly terrible

[@KiddosRevenge]

@@JohnBock-nq9lr some are just not fans. I love them. One of my favorites

[@JohnBock-nq9lr]

@@KiddosRevenge I played drums in goober and the peas before Jack, I was their 9th drummer : did the cbgbs gig,the Dylan gig,their first s×sw gig,and was their only REAL drummer....Jack joined shortly after I quit ( their bass player Mike tried to stab me in a psychotic break).... Jack was a good drummer....way better than Meg.... Goober( Dan Miller....he played Luther Perkins in the cash bio pic) Hates talking about me....Mike being his brother.... Jack was a decent drummer. The only reason he let her play is because he could tell her what to do. It's all him.

[@thespyinthecab7538]

Meg is quite the Goddess. . . . both in beauty and her playing. This performance in particular, she was really into it. The intense stares, singing along and what even seemed to be some tears. I love musicians who express so much when they play. Love her!

[@akkillist7864]

100% chemistry 100% pure 100% original 100% music genius. Best band in last two decades.

[@MonsterNaps]

When all your riffs are recycled blues licks, I don’t think 100% original applies. They got some good songs though.

[@golott]

rock is 100% recycled blues.. blues is the roots, rest is the fruits@@MonsterNaps

[@testosticleesoralius8546]

Five. Five decades.

[@romilrh]

"100% original" 😂 Over 20 of their songs are straight-up covers, and their riffs are even less original. Still a great band, but "original" is not the most apt word for them

[@thatkidfromnh]

As someone who was too young when they came out and found them later on I truly don't see why Meg would get any hate,. It's so utterly clear that she is such a HUGE HUGE part of the energy of the band and is incredibly good at keeping time and a solid solid drummer who isn't about showing off their ego.

[@dylancampbell9448]

It’s cause she’s really not that good or different or authentic, anyone can play what she plays. I still like the music but it’s fucking easy lmao

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

@@dylancampbell9448 Music isn’t a f’ing sport or a contest, it’s self-expression. And you’re wrong, no one really sounds like anyone on an instrument no matter how rudimentary because you can’t help sounding different in the context of infinite variations of music. It’s also not as “simple” as you think. You try playing like her. Most drummers are bad and even drummers who are technically proficient are often boring to listen too. There’s something catchy and memorable about her playing that is integral to the sound of the band. do you wan.t. Chemistry is infinitely more important than musicianship.

[@dylancampbell9448]

@@smkxodnwbwkdns8369 it’s not that deep. Her playing is easy that’s why people don’t like her, never said I didn’t like her but nothing about her playing is technically therefor she isn’t that different or good or authentic.

[@ludwigJT]

@@dylancampbell9448 What do you mean by her playing not being 'authentic'?

[@danielporterAZ]

She can at least do what 90% of drummers can’t do…that is keep time in a live performance.

[@brettlee945]

Meg is a very important lady who paved the way for girls taking up drums like never before, not only that she's an awesome drummer

[@clottadams5028]

"Paved the way": there's a ton of women ahead of her from the 70s, 80s, & 90s; too many to list, but Sandy West, Sheila E. and frickin Karen Carpenter.

[@burattin]

@@clottadams5028 I was going to say exactly the same! Nice words!

[@casaraku1]

if she wasn't with jack, would she be noticed?.. I guess he doesn't like drum machines..

[@globalunitedanimals]

That's bs. She didn't pace a single thing. There were female drummers WAY before her and much better.

[@munkeeBraynStoo]

And her face is beyond beautiful

[@robertvandeveire8759]

Meg is the heartbeat. It doesn't happen without her.

[@kimlec3592]

@ Robert VanDeVeire : what a perfect analogy.

[@ronieferrancol3203]

Well said man.😮

[@RyanRuddell]

She keeps looking at JACK like let's get it on MF.

[@heymoe1179]

Spot on...Meg rocks...in her soul.

[@SarekGMusic]

Her drums are tuned great for this set!

[@ilaria5091]

The chemistry between them is unbelievable. love them, and love Meg, I hope she's doing well now

[@williamtmaguire9316]

Something about the little interaction at 13:44 is just so perfect. I love the way that meg is sympathetic with whoever broke the bell and the way the talk like siblings or an old married couple.

[@axblackytw6892]

¿Brothers?

[@keithwaynejones]

it’s cool that they got along that well even tho they were divorced

[@Budasrosary]

"We don't use that one anyway, Jack" Oh I miss Meg so much, her and her drumming were so fantastic.

[@juliancasey5530]

Speaking as a drummer, watching and listening to Meg it is clear she has excellent technique. Her stick control, dynamics and time keeping are all very good, and her musicality is very evident. There’s nowhere to hide in an outstandingly successful two piece. The naysayers have mistaken simplicity for easy; they are very different things. She is a pro drummer with a unique voice, and she’s got y’all fooled 🙂

[@johnmarkwick]

Took the words out of my head.

[@stephenwhite5444]

It's easy to fool the ignorant that don't understand that genius is in the creative process not in technique like everyone thinks. That's why basic playing like this is esteemed and loved and a Van Halen cover band is nothing special even though they have excellent technical ability. Everyone chases technical levels thinking that's where the genius is.

[@ivomendonca2468]

It's always impressive how 2 people could play loud like this. I'm always impressed,really. Thank you.

[@stevewight1409]

.if u have seen the doc "it might get loud" with Jack jimmy page and the edge ,Jack talks about exactly that topic..making music with fewest people and instruments he can.,said listening to son house changed his life .......the simplicity being the major way he approached his music.......awesome observation !

[@paulcaster5266]

one of the best things ive witnessed ever, thats two people making magic

[@dumpygoodness4086]

I couldn't get it out of my head while watching this: "WHY didn't Jack film B-roll of fans and girls trying to break INTO the space (windows, doors, rooftop) and those spiffy Bodyguards have to fend them off like zombie apocalypse! ?"

[@michaellozano4578]

Meg White is fucking dope. Ive been playing drums for 15 years and can honestly say her drum tone is perfect. The beats are simple but groove like hell.

[@randinowo6371]

It's not always about being perfect. It gives their groove an original, organic purity and all their own sound

[@viramann]

Meg owns those drums. The rhythm teases between metronomic and out of time, the pulse feels like it's going to run out of control but never does. It underlays the chaos of Jack's guitar. Beautiful and perfect for the song

[@MrSlowshuffle]

So they had been divorced for 5 years when this was made, it's remarkable the chemistry that still existed between the two of them. Meg's drumming is amazing, it's her I watch most in this and other vids. I think her drumming is like early Dylan's harmonica playing...lacking technique but full of feeling and passion, so unique & personal...and it works perfectly.

[@matthewshelley1365]

Good comparison

[@gerardvinicombe470]

I find the same thing in focusing there but am expectedly distracted therein by an mystifying & hypnotic pendulus/rhythmic physical attribute :)

[@angelotro]

For sure. My rule of thumb for everything: does it make you wanna rock n roll? Then it's working.

[@mushroom13cfh]

@Djdhjr Mustard to each their own 🤘

[@michaelpolo6117]

Agreed totally….;€

[@positivelybobby]

Meg was just total and complete immersion. They were the physical embodiment of the sounds they made. There's no way you couldn't feel it.

[@joe19notsteve]

She looks at Jack for cues. Amazing yes Immersion no

[@beemelonhead1]

They were connected at heart and soul. When playing music together it shows. Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham during Fleetwood Mac's golden yrs is another perfect example of this. But some of Jack's heartbroken art after Meg is unbelievably amazing also.

[@joeyr7294]

Yeah, she was in it to win it!!!!

[@positivelybobby]

@@joe19notsteve So what? It's a TWO PIECE, and Jack is the undisputed leader of the band. This is the way they mesh. Sorry, but she gets completely lost in the moment. THAT is immersion. (And if your nickname is talking about Sakic vs Yzerman... there's no comparison. Yzerman was a MUCH bigger player - all respect to Sakic)

[@joe19notsteve]

@@positivelybobby I was responding to people acting like her tempo changes we're organic in the moment. And haha! You might be the only person in the wild to accurately figure out the screen name. I was born in Denver and spent 97-14 in southeast Michigan so believe me I've suffered abuse about hockey. All due respect to Stevie but Super Joe for life. Olympic MVP and all that. Yzerman will get the wings back up probably right as the Avs die off again. I miss the best vs best rivaley. I love Meg, no insult to her meant. Jack White is a damned legend.

[@SBskagod]

Jack looks like he stopped by for this performance while on his way to end oppression in London with Natalie Portman

[@KnowHowPanama]

On November 5th.

[@jillelvidge6489]

Hahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@jasoncanady1944]

I get guy fawkes

[@csaenz14]

🤣🤣🤣

[@djc8928]

Her drumming is amazing 👏👏👏

[@robertvandeveire8759]

Every time I watch this it's brand new. This time it's all about Meg. I can't think of another artist who embraces the whole song and contributes so much.

[@alexvanderkooy]

The rawness is exactly what my soul needed right now. Music has a way to make you feel understood sometimes. So thankful for Jack white and the white stripes. That fuzz guitar cleanses me.

[@ChuckBeans61]

Even more than a White Stripes reunion, I'd just love to see an interview with Meg where she's like, "I'm doing good; just enjoying being out of the spotlight and having a private life."

[@ladymidnight80]

He said in an interview that she has become very withdrawn

[@jail2634]

@@ladymidnight80 Kind of you to give him exactly the opposite of what he wanted.🤠

[@ladymidnight80]

@@jail2634 just pointing out that is unlikely for her to give interviews

[@jail2634]

@@ladymidnight80 yes I know. Its cool of them to share this Information, i get that. But to me stuff like that is funny. The dude was all hopefull and dreamy and the commentor just fucked it. You know?

[@ladymidnight80]

@@jail2634 well there's a saying where I come from: "he who lives in hope dies in despair" 🤷‍♀️

[@ItsJpzee]

literally one of the top 3 greatest bands all time, fight me

[@Jacob.Improvises]

No fight, just a burning curiosity to know what the two others of your big 3 are. Including the White Stripes is indicative of great taste in all the musics.

[@ItsJpzee]

@@Jacob.Improvises Tragically hip, Acdc

[@Jacob.Improvises]

@@ItsJpzee thank you!!!

[@jakeg3455]

Me sitting here hoping this was some sort of reunion performance, then I saw the date in the description... I can still dream.

[@redtulipsbags3316]

Same...

[@randinowo6371]

This is pure magic. Captivating and soulfulness exude in every key. Jack is one of the very few that is a portal of imagery, soul, and heart, musically. Meg is a perfect compliment to this conveyance of feeling. Love this performance.

[@TonyElTigre42]

Man, I just can't get over how incredible Blue Orchid/Party of Special Things sounds here. The beginning of Party is one of the heaviest, chunkiest riffs I've ever heard coming from a guitar with incredible sounding reverb and weight. I get goosebumps every time the transition happens

[@xbriskx]

Try listening to Sleep.

[@wesbrown1831]

dude i listen to this over and over and over it’s so fucking heavy 😂

[@Bapuji42]

I know it almost sounds like a bass.

[@buttturkeyclips4891]

@@Bapuji42 look up octaver pedal. That's the secret to this sound. Basically takes what jacks playing, pitches it up or down an octave (can be adjusted in settings) and adds it to the signal. So basically you have what jack is playing and also a sound from the pedal that's an octave lower. Add some fuzz and then you have a thick ass jack white sound.

[@Bapuji42]

@@buttturkeyclips4891 cool

[@non-ado]

I've been a working musician for 30 years, drummer first, then other stuff. She's good, real good imo. She's got rhythm (no click needed), she follows the song without fail, she's got a VERY SOLID consistent touch/strike, and she's fun to watch. If you're a guitarist/singer, she's the perfect drummer. Jack knew what he had.

[@alexevansuk]

Jack realised what he was losing, which is why the lyrics got darker.

[@buddhamus]

I discovered the WS too late to see them live. Jack is a great poet and guitar player, but I watched this video mainly to watch Meg play the drums. I was not disappointed. Thank you for this.

[@bollweevil1976]

I am 48 years old I knew about them when they first came out but never started listening to them until about 2 months ago and now that's all I listen to

[@gadielhernandez6113]

Blue Orchid, one of my favorite tunes from this gig

[@billywitchd0ctor]

Meg's performance is really something. The two of them here are fully top game and unique. So good together. Meg's cool easy composure and dynamic ferocity is what makes her drumming sound for me. Jack is apex sounding here too. Wow.

[@jo6554]

Exactly what I was about to say. Meg’s ferocity is incredible to behold.

[@PhotographyInFlight4183]

Man, two people creating all that sound. Good stuff.

[@morganhale3434]

The chemistry between Jack and Meg is unbelievable. I think Jack needs Meg more than the other way around.

[@mjp96]

"She is the star of this band." - Jack himself. "band"!! I miss them.

[@morganhale3434]

@@PMurray2694 No chemistry and the songs are pedestrian. He is great but he doesn't click with the others. Good try but no cigar.

[@richsackett3423]

Yeah because without Jack, she never would have played the drums and hasn’t played since. Jack flexed “I’m such a great musician, it can be just me a garbage drummer and I’ll still sell millions of records.” More or less.

[@morganhale3434]

@@richsackett3423 My view is that Jack and Meg play well together and for a two-piece that is everything. Meg allowed Jack to steal the spotlight and dominate the show, but you can tell with the way they communicate with each other and the looks they give to one another that they are in this together. Jack White is amazing, but his best work artistically and especially musically is with the "White Stripes." It's about the songs, you can be a great artist and still have average songs. The White Stripes have amazingly good songs. Coincidences are for the weak minded, and Jack White did his best work with Meg on drums. There is a reason for that since Jack has played with a lot of good musicians since then and by his standards I think those songs and performances were average but still better than most.

[@richsackett3423]

@@morganhale3434 It always comes down to the songs, all of which Jack wrote entirely. Just because she was his muse behind a drum kit doesn’t mean her drumming isn’t rubbish. Members of good bands are constantly visually communicating with one another. That would only be remarkable to the weak-minded.

[@jimmyloe925]

These two were the King and Queen of Rock and Roll for a good few years and that is a rare feat indeed. Oh I miss these two together, but if perfection must be left alone, then so be it. What a great few years those were indeed.

[@shinokellomorton8302]

Я очень надеюсь что они вернутся и будут делать музыку!ведь группа просто огонь!И всего два человека!а какую музыку творят!

[@AlexIsDoingThisShit]

English translate: I really hope that they will come back and make music! After all, the group is just fire! And only two people! And what kind of music they do!

[@МаксимКіба]

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[@AlexIsDoingThisShit]

@@МаксимКіба ok

[@eddiegrier]

@@AlexIsDoingThisShit ok

[@arys9091]

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[@tadsonic]

the connection between them is scary just too great

[@traviswoolston8108]

This really makes you realize what made the white stripes incredible. you can tell meg isn't your typical studio drummer.. she has a pretty sexy way of drumming. but just the chemistry between them and their choatic balance. the power of passion! one of the greatest duos ever

[@scottthesportsguy]

First off, this is amazeballs! Thank you. Secondly, it's really a shame they only lasted ten years or so, because they were hands down, no doubt the greatest live band of the 21st Century! Every show I saw blew me away and I've been to hundreds of concerts in my life. I miss them terribly, and I'm so glad these videos exist for those that never got to see them live.

[@aj0125]

Couldn’t agree more. Been to hundreds of concerts but the 7 magical nights I spent in a room with jack and Meg were some of the absolute best.

[@MrBrodman98]

:,( im so happy and somber reading these, im so glad to hear other people say what I can only imagine. I've been to hundreds of concerts as well but never my favorite band. Although I've seen Jack to some capacity 6 times, never had the chance to see TWS. I can only imagine.

[@dasmuss6174]

Best of the 21st century?, easy tiger 😂

[@reimereason]

This is absolute gold. They were an incredible duo. Long live The White Stripes.

[@epasternak4206]

Total badasses, how can you not love watching them play together! Primal

[@sonofthesun91]

Every update that it's in your channel it's a tiny little gift to me. Thank you so much.

[@KrysLynne82]

You just can't fake the chemistry and energy they have when they play 🔥

[@carysfaerie]

I’ve been in hospital for 4 months & I’ve had the day from hell; but seeing this made it all ok

[@GREENASTROSUPPTREV]

hope you are feeling much better! ♥️🤍🖤

[@markhiggs5896]

that’s the great thing about music it has the power to take your mind and put it a better place.

[@powerofthetime]

join my chan surfer rosa

[@TheRumbles13]

What happened?

[@antihero105]

*Hope the best health to you*

[@SaidurRahman-dp6gw]

These two blows the roof out of my head, This is nuts!!!!!!

[@MelissaSue1998]

Im so happy I found this. Meg looks divine and she is so into it she’s amazing playing the drums Jack White is a perfectionist and it looks like a lot to be in his presence.

[@oxsila]

The little ghost duet always makes me inexplicably happy man lol

[@Conthan]

It's that smile when they sing "But because of my condition".

[@mrdumb-fq2ul]

Little ghost is such a cute song, their chemistry is undeniable. Meg had a break and hasn't been around for a few years. You can tell they still cherish eachother even though life took them different places.

[@melissasewell7646]

What is would give to be able to see the white stipes back together for just one last tour. I love them and there will never be another like them ever. Absolute genius Jack white one of the most talented musicians in music history. Miss the white stripes together.

[@rocnred]

They had such great chemistry. They play off each other constantly. Fantastic performance.

[@Rake5k]

Perfection. Awkward, strange, weird perfection. Boy do I miss The White Stripes.

[@aaliyahsworldxd9352]

This was so wild and messy and magnificent. I love them so much. They were like a storm.

[@earthheartmind8697]

I love it so much, Jack is an absolute creative genius, Meg is a goddess, they both just go so well with each other. I love The White Stripes, they are eternally iconic and their genius will never be forgotten ❤️🤍🖤

[@Spudsmydog]

I have rewatched the Red Rain performance like 15 times, so good. I love the beat switch at 19:30 sounds Meg is beating the hell out of the drums. 🔥

[@peteranderson9881]

And at 19:39 on, look at her fierce look of concentration!

[@chrismacfarlane5319]

Red Rain has to be objectively the best White Stripes tune, no? Hand Springs close second.....

[@cory476]

2021 Goals: Find someone who looks at me the way Meg looks at Johnny Depp

[@cory476]

Just kidding Jack, you know we love you!!

[@biodigitaljazz1]

Christ I'd give you KZbin Gold if it existed.

[@haileyclyne3638]

Johnny wishes he was Jack.

[@BlackForestKaiser]

@@biodigitaljazz1 KZbin premium exists.

[@biodigitaljazz1]

@@BlackForestKaiser LOL fuck that, $16 a month

[@xx_PCCR_xx]

Jack sounds and performs like one of those important genius musicians that sadly passed away too son, except that he is still is among us. And I am grateful for that!

[@lancetaylor-music]

He is a unique songwriter and musician! He is such a badass guitar player...his guitar and vocal style stands out so much, you always know if it is him singing and playing guitar! I love the stuff he did with The Raconteurs, especially the first album! I haven't found any special songwriters and musicians in a long time, but I also haven't been trying that hard to find them. I am sure there are all kinds of cool new bands and artists out there, I am just getting old and out of touch! Maybe I should start my own band and call it, Old & Out of Touch. I miss playing music and being in bands.

[@xx_PCCR_xx]

@@lancetaylor-music I understand, it's hard to keep up with finding great musicians and songwriters. Have you heard of Ty Segall? He is pretty good in my opinion. Very talented musicians, puts out a lot of records and plays/sings with lots of emotion while keeping his music powerful and groovy. I'd recommend checking it out!

[@lancetaylor-music]

@@xx_PCCR_xx thanks for the recommendation! I will check Ty Segall out! The name sounds familiar, and I don't think it's just because his name reminds me of a seventies band or artists name. One of the last songwriters I found that I really liked is John Fulbright. Here are a few of his song's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJy5kIGoardgrtk &&&&&& kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2erXmt4i7Gro7s

[@lancetaylor-music]

@@xx_PCCR_xx John Fulbright is really mellow compared to TY Segall, but I think he is a top notch singer-songwriter. I just listened to 2 of TY Segall's song's. I like it...sounds kinda like Dinosaur Jr. and Queens of the Stone Age had a baby, with a bunch of other stuff mixed in! Very cool. Thank you, now I have something new to explore!

[@lancetaylor-music]

@@xx_PCCR_xx wow, I really like this live recording I just found of TY Segall and The Muggers...super cool.Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXzQfplrZa6pfsk

[@tomwolfe8579]

I saw The White stripes at a small venue in Akron Ohio they were by far hands down the best band I've ever seen in concert EVER!!!!! put on a top notch show that I still think about to this day listening to their music.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

The energy on this is fantastic! Some of the best White stripes on film… I was fortunate enough to have seen them play twice in Denver, the Fillmore and red rocks

[@andrew6889-p5c]

Meg forever. Without Meg there is no White Stripes magic.

[@tkballor5003]

She beats his drum.