We reported in September that Meg White got stressed out and therefore skipped ACL. Since then, Jack’s been seen around with Raconteurs (and Nick Zinner) quite a bit in support of Consolers Of The Lonely, but with no Meg in site. Last night at Detroit’s Fillmore that changed. Billboard had a report earlier today:
Coming back from the encore break of the Raconteurs’ concert at the Fillmore Detroit, Jack White was accompanied by ex-wife and White Stripes drummer Meg White, who sat at Patrick Keeler’s kit and tapped on a few of the drums.
With the audience going nuts, thinking it was about to see a surprise performance by the Stripes, Jack shouted, “Hey everybody, this is Meg White!” — after which she waved, got up and walked off the stage while the rest of the Raconteurs filed on for the encore.
That’s been updated and clarified a bit.
Via P4K:
According to the Stripes/Raconteurs’ publicist, Billboard.com’s account of the ensuing moments “is a bit off.” Jack and Meg did take the stage together and appear as though they were going to play, but Meg never touched the drums, and Jack never introduced her. Instead, the rest of the Raconteurs turned up and Brendan Benson exclaimed, “Whoa whoa whoa! WRONG BAND!” as Meg “scurried off.”
Either way, wacky hijinx, White Stripes. Good to know Meg is out and about.
[Photo via The Meg White MySpace Fan Club]
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Just to clarify, the sex tape was fake, right?
yes, that’s correct.
amrit, sweet avatar but if you’re going to be Omar than I get to be McNulty.
[whistles "The Farmer In The Dell"...]
sheeeeeeeeeeeeit
thats actually kinda funny….
I was there! Don’t remember an intro or anybody saying anything actually. Just went bonkers when I saw Jack and Meg come out for the encore, then Meg sat down at the drums and just as quickly got up and off stage and the rest of the Raconteurs came out. Seemed to just be screwing with everyone and it definitely worked.
I miss you, Meg. And your bosoms. Come back soon. <3
i’m totally co-signing.
Meg White!! Apparently Ray LaMontagne has a song about her on his new record. Only the track-listing has been announced. Can’t wait!!!!!!
Meg White!! Apparently Ray LaMontagne has a song about her on his new record. Only the track-listing has been announced. Can’t wait!!!!!!
is this news? why is it surprising or noteworthy that she was there? i’m really confused……….
seriously? avatars in the comments. lame.