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Legendary Detroit Band Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

They are the 22nd Detroit act to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

DETROIT — A legendary Detroit band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The White Stripes, which formed in Detroit in 1997, are headed to the Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. They were first nominated in 2023.

The band, which consists of guitarist Jack White and drummer Meg White, released six studio albums from 1999 to 2007. Popular hits include Seven Nation Army, Icky Thump and Apple Blossom.

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The rock duo last performed together in 2009 and officially broke up in 2011. Jack White still releases music and tours as a solo artist. He played the Masonic Temple earlier this month.

Meg White, on the other hand, does not perform anymore, and it's unclear if she will participate in the celebration.

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They are the 22nd Detroit act to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Other notable Detroit names include Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger and Eminem among many others.

The class of 2025 also includes Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and Soundgarden. The class was announced Sunday night on “American Idol.

The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall.

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