The White Stripesの解散

今週The White Stripesが解散しましたね。驚きました。
なので、今週はThe White Stripesをよく聞いています。

The White StripesはZeppかAXに見に行った記憶があります。
初めて買ったCDはWhite Blood Cellsだったか、横浜の地下街のCD屋で買った記憶があります。
世の音楽はへヴィロックだなんだっていってて、いい加減飽きていたところに、The StrokesやBlack Rebel Motorcycle Clubなんかと一緒に出てきて、一気に人気者になってました。
もう10年くらい前。いと懐かし。

そのまた10年前がScreamadericaか。こちらはリアルタイムで聞いてないけど、なんか変な感じだな。
歳をとったもんだ。

特に意味はないけど、なんとなく解散の声明文を引用しておこう。

The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011,
their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.

The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any
health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.

It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve What is beautiful and special about
the band and have it stay that way.

Meg and Jack want to thank every one of their fans and admirers for the incredible
support they have given throughout the 13 plus years of the White Stripes’ intense and
incredible career.

Third Man Records will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from
The White Stripes in their Vault Subscription record club, as well as through regular
channels.

Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn’t met with sorrow by their fans but that it is
seen as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has
created. It is also done with the utmost respect to those fans who’ve shared in those
creations, with their feelings considered greatly.

With that in mind the band have this to say:

“The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong
to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is
that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your
involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful.”

Sincerely,
Meg and Jack White
The White Stripes

The White Stripes

結局あの人たちは元夫婦で良かったのか？
まあいいや。

Under Great White Northern Lights [Blu-ray] [Import]

これ欲しくなったから、買おうかな。