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“I think that most people, and by people I mean journalists, think that I pre-conceive everything and that I spend my afternoons dreaming up self-mythologizing points of interest.”

Quote by Jack White

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Jack White, born John Anthony White, is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Known for his unique musical style and diverse artistic achievements, White gained worldwide fame with his band The White Stripes in the mid-1990s. The band's distinctive guitar playing and minimalist music style brought them significant success. Beyond his music career, White has ventured into film, art, and business, establishing Third Man Records, an independent record label dedicated to promoting independent music. more

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