Jack White just won me a hundred euro.........

damienom

What a shower of freaks.....

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=154331600&p=y5433z3x6

Jack White explains White Stripes siblings lies


31/08/2005 - 12:24:13 The White Stripes star Jack White (pictured) chose to lie about his relationship with bandmate Meg White because he didn't think music fans and critics would take a former husband and wife duo seriously.

The White Stripes star Jack White chose to lie about his relationship with bandmate Meg White because he didn't think music fans and critics would take a former husband and wife duo seriously.

White insisted that his drummer was actually his sister, but a Detroit, Michigan, newspaper uncovered the truth in 2002 and printed the couple's 1996 wedding certificate.

Although he still refuses to completely reveal the truth about himself and his ex-wife, White insists the white lie about their being siblings was necessary.

He tells Rolling Stone magazine: "It's funny that people think me and Meg sit up late at night, in front of a gas lamp, and come up with these intricate lies to trick people.

"If we had presented ourselves in another fashion… how would we have been perceived, right off the bat? When you see a band that is two pieces, husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, you think, 'Oh, I see…

"When they're brother and sister, you go: 'Oh, that's interesting.' You care more about the music, not the relationship."

Goodshape

You have a bet on with someone?

To be honest this is the first time I've heard either of them talk about it. All I've had to go on thus far is rumours which have come in all shapes and sizes (siblings, married, divorced, none-of-the-above and even all of the above, etc.) which has kept things interesting enough.

Kind of liked the fact that they (to the best of my knowledge) kept schtum on the matter, as he says "You care more about the music, not the relationship"

damienom

Had a drunken bet on Xmas Eve that they'd admit to it before the year was out!!

All I need now is for a sex tape featuing Britney to appear and I'm game ball for another 100.........

Smurfpiss

He admitted that ages ago. I remember reading it in a interview in empire after he was in cold mountain. surprised that story still has currency... they were married, they're not now. everyone knows!!
(though they do look freakily alike)

28064212

Smurfpiss wrote:

He admitted that ages ago. I remember reading it in a interview in empire after he was in cold mountain. surprised that story still has currency... they were married, they're not now. everyone knows!!
(though they do look freakily alike)

Maybe they're brother and sister as well :eek:

damienom

Are they from the Deep South by any chance

RobertFoster

damienom wrote:

Are they from the Deep South by any chance

No, they're from Detroit, Michigan.

damienom

Ah they're not inbred then