Wednesday, January 24, 2007

The White Stripes

Jack White (whos actual name is John Anthony Gillis)(guitarist, vocals, piano) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). This very small band from Detroit, Michigan has a bluesy sound to their music. Their albums are "De Stijl", "White Blood Cells", "Elephant", and "Get Behind Me Satan".

Awards

  • 2002 MTV Video Music Award for Best Special Effects for Fell in Love with a Girl
  • 2002 MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing for Fell in Love with a Girl
  • 2002 MTV Video Music Award for Breakthrough Video for Fell in Love with a Girl
  • 2003 MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing for Seven Nation Army
  • 2004 Brit Award for Best International Group
  • 2004 Brit Award for Best Single for Seven Nation Army
  • 2004 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for Elephant
  • 2004 Grammy Award for Best Rock Song for Seven Nation Army
  • 2006 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for Get Behind Me Satan

What band is Jack White in now?
hint: they played at the 2006 VMA's.

My Chemical Romance

(from left) Bob Bryar (drums), Mikey Way (bass), Frank Iero (rhythm guitar), Ray Toro (lead guitar), and Gerard Way (lead vocals) This Jersey band, formed in 2001, hit it off good. They released their debut album in 2002 their was no singles though. Their second album was released at the same time as Green Days album American Idiot, with singles "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)", "Helena", and "The Ghost of You". Their third album "The Black Parade" which I think is their best album yet, with singles "The Black Parade" and "Famuos Last Words"("Teenagers" is my favorite song.
What band is a brother & sister band?
hint: J.W. & M.W.