By Ben Blackwell, The White Stripes archivist and drummer for Jack White And The Bricks: I was never legally old enough to enter the Gold Dollar when it was a functioning rock and roll club. From my first visit on June 6th, 1998 (The White Stripes opening for Dura-Delinquent) until my final time through the … Continue reading "ARE TEENAGE DREAMS SO HARD TO BEAT?"

The White Stripes are back with their latest release in Third Man Records’ archival series. Click here to listen to The White Stripes live in Seattle, 6/16/2000. Third Man Records’ Co-Founder Ben Blackwell’s memories from the show capture the essence of those early touring days for the band. “Heard Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and … Continue reading "New From The White Stripes"

We’re back for the first Third Man Thursday of the year and this month’s release is a unique treat. Today, Third Man Records is releasing The White Stripes’ 2001 show at Orange House in Munich, Germany. The show is one of only two known White Stripes shows to be recorded on reel-to-reel tape. Third Man … Continue reading "The White Stripes and German Engineering"