Meg White

Quick Facts

Full Name	Meg White
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Dec 10, 1974(1974-12-10)
Age	50
Birthplace	Grosse Pointe Farms
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Meg White Biography

Meg White is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on December 10, 1974 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, United States. Drummer for The White Stripes. This is the band that burst onto the scene with “Fell in Love with a Girl”.

Ray LaMontagne wrote a song dedicated to her called “Meg White.” composed a song devoted to her, “Meg White.”

Megan Martha White (born December 10, 1974) is an American drummer and occasional singer known for her work in the Detroit rock duo The White Stripes. Her music career began when, on a whim, she played on Jack White’s drums in 1997. Jack was deeply inspired by her minimalist and un-schooled drumming style. The two decided to form a band and began performing two months later. The duo named themselves The White Stripes because of their last name and Meg’s fondness for peppermint candy. The band quickly became a Detroit underground favorite before reaching national, then international fame. White has been nominated for various awards as a part of the White Stripes, and has received four Grammy Awards.

White was married to Jack White from September 21, 1996 to March 24, 2000. In May 2009, she married guitarist Jackson Smith, son of musicians Patti Smith and Fred “Sonic” Smith. The wedding took place in Nashville, Tennessee, in a small ceremony in Jack White’s backyard. White and Smith divorced in July

2013. As of 2014, White resides in Detroit, Michigan.

She was previously married to her bandmate She was previously married to bandmate Jack White from 1996-2000; she later remarried Jackson Smith from 2009-2013. between 1996 and 2000; she later remarried Jackson Smith between 2009-2013.

Meg White Net Worth

Meg White is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Meg White 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After growing up in Detroit, she worked as a bartender.

She was greatly influenced by She was influenced by Bob Dylan..

White was born in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan on December 10, 1974, to Walter Hackett White, Jr. and Catherine White. She grew up in the affluent Detroit suburb with her parents and older sister, Heather. She attended Grosse Pointe North High School and, according to one classmate, was “always the quiet, obviously artistic type, and she just kept very much to herself.” While still in high school, she decided not to go to college and instead pursue a career as a chef. Meg began to work at Memphis Smoke, a restaurant in downtown Royal Oak. It was there that she first met budding musician John “Jack” Gillis, a fellow high school senior from a Detroit neighborhood known as Mexicantown, and they frequented the coffee shops, local music venues, and record stores of the area. They began dating and were eventually married on September 21, 1996. Gillis took her last name.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Meg White height 5 ft 6 in Meg weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Meg White Dating?

According to our records, Meg White married to Jackson Smith , Jack White. As of December 1, 2023, Meg White’s is not dating anyone.

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White has also appeared on the cover of Whirlwind Heat’s single “Pink”, in a Detroit Cobras music video “Cha Cha Twist” as Little Red Riding Hood, and appeared with Jack White in a segment of Jim Jarmusch’s 2003 film Coffee and Cigarettes.

Facts & Trivia

Meg Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Meg White celebrates birthday on December 10 of every year.

White was chosen by Bob Odenkirk to compose a drum theme for Dax Shepard’s character in the 2006 film Let’s Go to Prison. Against Odenkirk’s wishes however, the studio removed it from the film. Ray LaMontagne wrote a song, called “Meg White”, about the drummer; it appears on LaMontagne’s album Gossip in the Grain.

Top Facts about Meg White

1. Meg White is an American musician and drummer.
2. She was born on December 10, 1974 in Michigan.
3. White formed The White Stripes with Jack White in 1997.
4. The duo released six studio albums between 1999-2007.
5. “Fell in Love with a Girl” and “Seven Nation Army” were their biggest hits.
6. The band won four Grammy Awards during their career.
7. Meg’s drumming style is characterized by simplicity and minimalism.
8. She retired from music after the dissolution of The White Stripes in 2011.
9. In addition to music, she has appeared in films and TV shows as herself or a character.
10. Despite her fame, Meg remains private and rarely gives interviews or public appearances.

What happened Meg White?

Meg White
Genres| Rock alternative rock garage rock
Instruments| Drums percussion vocals
Years active| 1997–2011

What is Meg whites net worth?

Net Worth: $5 Million
Date of Birth:| Dec 10, 1974 (47 years old)
Gender:| Female
Height:| 5 ft 5 in (1.664 m)

What is the relationship between Jack and Meg White?

Publicly, Jack and Meg, both thirty, claim to be brother and sister , even though a Detroit newspaper blew their cover a couple of years ago, revealing them to be ex-husband and -wife (married in 1996, divorced in 2000).

How good of a drummer is Meg White?

Is White Stripes drummer any good? Although White Stripes were once highly appreciated as a band ad as a musicians, that is not the case with Meg’s drumming. Truth to be said, she is under average.

Why did Jack and Meg break up?

The band, comprising of Jack White and ex-wife Meg White released a statement saying they ‘will make no further new recordings or perform live. ‘ They added that there were a ‘myriad of reasons’ for the breakup, but the main reason was to ‘ preserve what is beautiful and special about the band.