Photos: The Many Guises of Jack White
When the White Stripes broke out with White Blood Cells in 2001, Jack White stuck to a minimalist wardrobe of shirts and pants that were only red and white.
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DreamWorks Records Party 2002
Jack White and Meg White in signature red and white ensembles during DreamWorks Records Party in Honor of MTV VMA Host Jimmy Fallon at Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City, on August 29th, 2002.
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Photo Shoot 2003
Iggy Pop and Jack White in the studio posed as The Pietà for a photo shoot in 2003.
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Later in the Day 2003
Iggy Pop and Jack White wrestle on the white seamless set up for their photo shoot.
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Coffee And Cigarettes 2003
Meg White and Jack White in a scene from the 2003 film, "Coffee And Cigarettes."
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Cold Mountain 2003
Jack White starred in Cold Mountain alongside Renée Zellweger in 2003. The film marked his first big-screen role.
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Mugshot 2003
In December 2003, White punched the Von Bondies' frontman Jason Stollsteimer and was arrested and charged with assault. When his mug shot leaked online, many people commented that his new look — pale skin, stringy hair — struck an odd resemblance to Michael Jackson.
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Elephant 2003
When the White Stripes were promoting their 2003 album Elephant, Jack White debuted a fringed cowboy look, like an cartoonish Opry gentleman.
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Working With a Legend 2004
In 2004, White worked with legend Loretta Lynn on her album Van Lear Rose and morphed into a swashbuckling country gentleman. The two are seen here accepting Best Country Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards on February 13, 2005 in Los Angeles.
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Rock and Roll Zorro 2005
As 2005 progressed, White transformed into a rock & roll Zorro, decked out in dark hats and elaborately designed suits.
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Get Behind Me Satan 2005
In 2005 the White Stripes released Get Behind Me Satan and White adopted a more devilish style.
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The Raconteurs 2006
In 2006, White debuted his other band, The Raconteurs, seen here a Chicago's Lollapalooza in August of 2006.
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Icky Thump 2007
The White Stripes' 2007 album Icky Thump featured the band outfitted in intricately assembled pearl-button suits.
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 2007
Jack White made for an excellent Elvis Presley while acting aside John C. Reilly in the 2007 film, "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story."
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It Might Get Loud 2008
Jack White accompanies The Edge and Jimmy Page in the 2008 film, "It Might Get Loud".
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It Might Get Loud Afterparty 2008
Jimmy Page and Jack White arrive at the It Might Get Loud premiere afterparty during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2008. Both rockers appear in the documentary about guitar gods.
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Quantum of Solace 2008
White the actor hit up the world premiere of Bond film Quantum of Solace in London with his wife, Karen Elson, on October 29, 2008.
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Dead Weather 2009
In March 2009, White debuted his latest project, the Dead Weather (Alison Mosshart, White, Jack Lawrence and Dean Fertita). White plays drums rather than guitar in the band.
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Grammy Salute to Country Music 2010
Jack White sports a Western suede blazer while attending the Grammy Salute to Country Music Honoring Loretta Lynn and hosted by The Recording Academy at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on October 12th, 2010.
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Third Man Records 2010
Jack White is CEO of Third Man Records, a label housed in a 9, 600-square-foot Nashville complex that contains a recording studio, video and photography facilities, a record store and even an all-ages club that serves virgin cocktails.
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Stephen Colbert with the Black Belles 2011
Jack White goes goth as he promotes "Stephen Colbert with the Black Belles" at the Third Man Records Rolling Record Store at The Lot at The High Line in New York City on June 24th, 2011.