Detroit Delta Blues

As with all things, music evolves. The blues is no different. In terms of current musicians, Jack White is one of the most influential players going. The White Stripes arguably brought blues into the 21st century. The whole brother/sister, ex-husband and wife gag and the candy cane apparel was always their admitted way of ‘getting away’ with playing the blues, a distraction. But when a band plays the blues that honestly and have such a strong appreciation, I don’t think they were getting away with anything. And I never understood how some complained about Meg’s drumming, did they want Billy Cobham? Her drumming was the key to their sound, and how Jack was able to play the style of music he did. You know how you can’t just eat one chip? This cover of Death Letter is the same, you can’t just watch once. And it ends with a goosebump-inducing version of “Grinnin’ In Your Face,” Jack’s favorite song. And it’s no coincidence we chose three videos.