Synopses & Reviews
With only two members and no bass player the White Stripes certainly seemed like the ultimate makeshift band. So how is it that this enigmatic couple—who publicize themselves as brother and sister though official documents say they're ex-husband-and-wife—became a multi-platinum musical sensation? From their early days as the darlings of Detroit rock scene to their current status as MTV celebs, they've defied expectations every step of the way. How did it happen that the simple idea of staying true to a lo-fi, blues-based sound became a revolutionary idea in the age digital conformity and complex studio production? Fell in Love with a Band: The Story of the White Stripes is the first biography by a Detroit journalist who has followed their career since the groups inception in 1997. From Meg White's novice attempts at banging the drums to their current incarnation as the face of indie rock. With never before seen photos and exclusive interviews with members of Detroit bands like Blanche and The Von Bondies, Fell in Love with a Band gets to the heart of this enigmatic rock band and for the first time tells the real story of their rise to fame and the power behind their sound.
Synopsis
Detroit music journalist presents the first biography of the musical sensation that took radio, fans and critics by storm.
Synopsis
Brother and sister, ex-man and wife? The next revolution in indie rock, mindless parodie? Who are the White Stripes? Fell in Love with a Band is the first biography of the musical sensation the White Stripes.
A new breed of back-to-basics rock, Jack and Meg White have been a smash hit with critics and fans since their first debut album in 2001. Their use of lo-fi sound has single handedly changed the face of rock and garnered them a spot in music history.
While there have been a few biographies written on the White Stripes, this is the first story told from Detroit journalist who has followed the band since their inception. Featuring previously unpublished photos and interviews with people associated with the band (including Jack White's nephew Ben Blackwell who up until 2001 served as the band's manager) who have never spoken to the press about the Whites before.
Fell in Love with a Band is the story of the band's meteoric rise to fame and a critical look at the music that has been called the amelioration of rock 'n'roll.
Synopsis
With only two members and no bass player the White Stripes certainly seemed like the ultimate makeshift band. So how is it that this enigmatic couple-who publicize themselves as brother and sister though official documents say they're ex-husband-and-wife-became a multi-platinum musical sensation? From their early days as the darlings of Detroit rock scene to their current status as MTV celebs, they've defied expectations every step of the way. How did it happen that the simple idea of staying true to a lo-fi, blues-based sound become a revolutionary idea in the age digital conformity and complex studio production?
Fell In Love With a Band: The Story of the White Stripes is the first biography by a Detroit journalist who has followed their career since the groups inception in 1997. From Meg White's novice attempts at banging the drums to their current incarnation as the face of indie rock. With never before seen photos and exclusive interviews, Fell In Love With a Band gets to the heart of this enigmatic rock band and for the first time tells the real story of their rise to fame and the power behind their sound.
Synopsis
With only two members and no bass player the White Stripes certainly seemed like the ultimate makeshift band. So how is it that this enigmatic couple—who publicize themselves as brother and sister though official documents say they're ex-husband-and-wife—became a multi-platinum musical sensation? From their early days as the darlings of Detroit rock scene to their current status as MTV celebs, they've defied expectations every step of the way. How did it happen that the simple idea of staying true to a lo-fi, blues-based sound became a revolutionary idea in the age digital conformity and complex studio production? Fell in Love with a Band: The Story of the White Stripes is the first biography by a Detroit journalist who has followed their career since the groups inception in 1997. From Meg White's novice attempts at banging the drums to their current incarnation as the face of indie rock. With never before seen photos and exclusive interviews with members of Detroit bands like Blanche and The Von Bondies, Fell in Love with a Band gets to the heart of this enigmatic rock band and for the first time tells the real story of their rise to fame and the power behind their sound.
About the Author
Chris Handyside is one of the most prominent Detroit rock journalist on the scene today. His work, including extended features about the White Stripes, the Von Bondies and the Detroit music scene, have appeared in
Spin,
Rolling Stone and
Mojo. He served as music and arts editor for Detroit alternative newsweekly the
Metro Times. He currently lives in Ferndale, MI with his wife and son.