Meg White Absent from The White Stripes’ Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame Induction

Although followers hoped to see Meg White after years out of the limelight, the drummer didn’t be part of Jack White as The White Stripes have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame.

The “Seven Nation Military” rockers, who formally break up in 2011, acquired the dignity on the 2025 induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, with an introduction from Iggy Pop and tributes from Olivia Rodrigo, Feist and Twenty One Pilots. Jack, 50, took the stage at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on behalf of the legendary rock duo, whereas his former bandmate and ex-wife Meg, additionally 50, was absent.

Even earlier than Jack started his speech, nonetheless, Pop, 78, was certain to provide the non-public musician — who grew to become the third feminine drummer to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame, per Rolling Stone — a shout-out for her contributions to the group.

Whereas introducing The White Stripes, the “Sweet” musician recalled crossing paths with Meg, whom he described as a “timeless magnificence,” per Selection.

“Meg White, who gave her title to the group, was a charismatic, naturally likable particular person. I met her as soon as, and she or he had probably the most real and charming smile,” Pop advised the gang. “She gave the drum package whack like Fred Under did for Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. I feel it was Meg’s assist that helped launch the rocket of racket that was Jack White.”

After, when Jack took the stage, the musician — who advised Rolling Stone again in 2014 that he’s barely in contact together with his “hermit” former bandmate — revealed that he had spoken along with her not too long ago, and that she had a message for followers.

“I spoke with Meg White the opposite day, and she or he stated that she’s very sorry she couldn’t make it right here tonight, however she wished me to inform you that she’s very grateful. And to the entire people who supported her in all of the years, it actually means quite a bit to her,” Jack advised the ceremony crowd, per Selection.

The guitarist additionally stated that Meg helped him write his speech for the ceremony, which he despatched to her beforehand. “She checked it for me for lots of punctuation and corrections,” Jack stated of his former bandmate. “She’s fairly good at that.” 

Jack additionally shared a tidbit from their dialog, in keeping with Selection. “She stated, ‘Do you bear in mind, Jack? We used to stroll round and animals, for some cause, would stare at us. They’d cease and stare at us for some cause. Even on the Detroit Zoo, an elephant did the very same factor one time.’ She simply wished me to inform you that,” he recalled onstage on the induction.

Chatting with his and Meg’s musical affect particularly, Jack additionally acknowledged that he has “been in a number of bands that you just in all probability by no means heard of, however for some cause folks particularly related with this one two-piece duo undertaking that I used to be in known as The White Stripes.”

“We don’t know why this stuff join with folks,” he added, “however once they do, it’s probably the most lovely factor you may have.”

Jack — who was married to Meg from 1996 to 2000, and continues to make use of her final title professionally — additionally shared a candy parable concerning the Detroit-based band’s origin earlier than concluding his speech by enjoying into the bandmates’ lengthy historical past of referring to one another as siblings. “My sister thanks you, and I thanks,” he concluded his speech.

Although some followers hoped Meg would attend the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame induction, it could have marked a particularly uncommon look for the star, who was all the time the extra non-public half of The White Stripes, even earlier than she retreated from the highlight when the band break up almost 15 years in the past.

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Rodrigo, who carried out “We Are Going to Be Buddies” at Saturday’s ceremony with Feist, additionally acknowledged Meg particularly in her publish recapping the occasion.

“I had a white stripes fan account once I was 13 and final night time I bought to assist induct them into the rock n roll corridor of fame!!!!! what a surreal honor to sing one among their lovely songs with wildly gifted @feistmusic and have a good time music which means a lot to me,” the 22-year-old singer wrote on Instagram on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Added Rodrigo: ‘Thank u jack and meg for being the very best band ever!!!!!!!”