The White Stripes‘ fans have been giving their reactions to the band announcing their split yesterday (February 2).
NME.COM users have been posting their thoughts at NME.COM/blogs – head there now to have your say.
User Kieran Brown described the band as “the best band of the past decade”, while user B wrote that the band were “something truly and unbelievably amazing and wild”.
Liam wrote: “RIP The White Stripes. They’ll be missed, although what they’ve left behind will always be treasured. They will never be replaced.”
SirPsychoSexy said they “cannot believe this news, I am totally and utterly shocked,” adding that the band will leave “an elephantine hole in the music scene today”.
Ben wrote: “I’m devastated by this news. I adore the band and the raw passion of Jack White. Every note he played on the guitar sent a tingle down my spine. RIP.”
Watch a White Stripes special on NME TV today (3) – broadcasting at 2pm (GMT) and 6pm.
The White Stripes – share your memories of the band
The White Stripes – their career in photos
Farewell to The White Stripes – their 10 finest moments
The White Stripes – why they’ll be missed
The White Stripes – all their albums revisited