A musical genius named, Jack

One of the most influential musicians of our time - John Anthony Gillis aka Jack White.

And no, he's not just that guy from The White Stripes. This man is a real musical genius in my eyes and there are not a lot of people I admire as much as I do Jack White.

He not only does incredible vocals, but he also plays - get this - the guitar (and boy does he play it), bass, drums, the keyboard, clavioline, marimba, mandolin, and the xylophone...Amazed? I would hope so.

Other than The White Stripes, Jack was also the vocalist and guitarist for The Raconteurs (one of my all-time favourite bands) and The Dead Weather. He recently released a solo album, Blunderbuss, which is a little different than his usual sound, but incredibly well done.

If you hadn't realised how talented he actually is and never put much effort into really experiencing his amazing work, please just take some time and spend it with Jack. It won't take too long for you to really see, hear and feel what he is capable of. I am in awe of this man and speechless at his work more often than not.

Below are a few of my faves. I sincerely hope you enjoy the journey you are about to embark upon while experiencing the greatness that is, Jack White...

The White Stripes:

'Fell In Love With A Girl'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q27BfBkRHbs
'Blue Orchid'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKntY8WkNYQ
'Jolene' (probably one of the best covers ever done) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4rYaLBUpLA
'Seven Nation Army' (Live at Rock Am Ring)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuRd1yqGDeE

The Dead Weather:

'Blue Blood Blues' (Live from Third Man Records) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctSFZj_LdI0
'Hang You From The Heavens' 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scJ8ITsZsl4

The Raconteurs:

'Salute Your Solution' 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lL1CW140FQ
'Broken Boy Soldier'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYVNxjeQbfE
'Carolina Drama' 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqp12b61pFo
'Top Yourself'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL3LlTzN38s
(The B-Side Collection is also really good)

Jack White:

'I'm Shakin' 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvpoiiBW9bc
'Freedom at 21' 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s92smjLq_38
'Sixteen Saltines' 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsixWMdScUI
'Love Interruption' (great song!!) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iErNRBTPbEc
'Blunderbuss' - Unstaged (so awesome, with all those instruments together on this song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sInSN2_d6hc

<3 <3 <3