The White Stripes in the early days

Meg White of the White Stripes plays Friday evening, November 2, 2001, at the Detroit Institute of Arts as part of the "Marshall Field's First Fridays" at the DIA. She and Jack White, from southwest Detroit, formed the duo that became more famous in Europe in 2001 than it was here.

Meg White, left, and Jack White of the native Detroit rock band The White Stripes perform the first of two sold-out shows Wednesday night, May 22, 2002 at the Royal Oak Theater in Royal Oak.

Jack White of the native Detroit rock band The White Stripes performs the first of two sold-out shows Wednesday night, May 22, 2002 at the Royal Oak Theater in Royal Oak.

Jack White of the native Detroit rock band The White Stripes performs the first of two sold-out shows Wednesday night, May 22, 2002 at the Royal Oak Theater in Royal Oak.

Guitarist Jack White of White Stripes sings during a concert at Masonic Temple in Detroit, on Tuesday, April 15, 2003.

Guitarist Jack White of White Stripes performs during a concert at Masonic Temple in Detroit, on Tuesday, April 15, 2003.

Guitarist Jack White of White Stripes plays his guitar with his head on the floor during a concert at Masonic Temple in Detroit, on Tuesday, April 15, 2003.

Guitarist Jack White of White Stripes sings during a concert at Masonic Temple in Detroit, on Tuesday, April 15, 2003.