They're done. There's a report on their official website but it's not coming up for some reason. Here is a story on it, though:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/02/02/the-white-stripes-break-up/

bummer, great band kinda figured it would happen. should have seen them the last chance i had at the garden in 07 with porter wagoner.

We caught them opening for the Stones in Columbus, OH (back in the day!) and really enJoyed that performance.

All things must pass....

xoxoxo,
Martha

Bummer. I kinda saw it coming though. And to be honest I'd rather the Stripes break up than the Raconteurs. My favorite White Stripes performances:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xplo6_the-white-stripes_music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fM2qhG8mA4

The White Stripes Announce Their Break-Up
Band states, 'It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way'
The White Stripes perform on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien', February 20, 2009.
Dana Edelson/NBCU Photobank via AP Images
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By Andy Greene
February 2, 2011 1:20 PM EDT


In a surprise news posting on Jack White's Third Man Records website, The White Stripes officially announced that they have broken up. "The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue," the post reads. "Nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health. It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way."

Photos: The White Stripes: Under the Great White Northern Lights

The post continues: "Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn't met with sorrow by their fans but that is is seen as a positive move done out of respect for the music that the band has created. It is also done with the utmost respect to those fans who've shared in those creations, with their feelings considered greatly."

Photos: The White Stripes Shot on Tour for Ewen Spencer's Book 'Three's a Crowd'

The White Stripes last toured behind their 2007 disc Icky Thump, but it was cut short when drummer Meg White began suffering from acute anxiety problems. Since then the group performed "We're Going To Be Friends" on the final episode of Late Night With Conan O'Brien on February 20th, 2009. Just a few months ago White told Vanity Fair that he hoped to get back into the studio with Meg soon and "start fresh."

The White Stripes Preview A Clip From Under Great White Northern Lights

Since The White Stripes began their hiatus in 2008 White has kept extremely busy with his other bands The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, as well as producing Wanda Jackson's new record. Meg White has kept a far lower profile.  In 2009 she married guitarist Jackson Smith, the son of Patti Smith and the late Fred "Sonic" Smith of the MC5.

"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore," the band wrote at the end of their statement. "The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-white-stripes-announce-their-break-up...

The Gories are better.

It was the sex tape.  Meg will never appear in public again.

The best gig i ever witnessed, was in May 2003 (White Blood Cells, era) at The Shepherds Bush Empire , London.

3 relatively unknown bands were doing a promo-show for the music magazine 'Q', entitled "New To Q".
The 3 bands in question, were The Dirtbombs, The Von Bondies &
The White Stripes.

The first 2 bands were fantastic, The White Stripes took my breath away.
Their performance was incendary and still sends shivers down my spine when i think about it, 8 years on.
There aren't too many shows i get that feeling at.

Over the years i saw them at various other London venues.
Brixton Academy, Hammersmith Apollo, Ally Pally, Hyde Park and twice at The Reading Festival. (The first time, half way down the bill on the friday afternoon. The next time, Saturday night headliners.)

They were always fantastic as a live band, but after the success of 'Elephant' & particularily 'Seven Nation Army', they lost a little something, in my opinion.

Large arenas and fields never entirely suited them.
If you never saw them in a sweaty club or a theatre setting, you never REALLY witnessed the real deal.

As Noel Gallagher (the wise old sage, that he is) correctly stated at the time of their headline Glastonbury slot, during the 'Get Behind Me Satan' tour..."Jack White looks like a fat Zorro".
He looked out of shape, bloated and a parody of himself.
Sadly the same could be said of the music he was making at that time.

thanks Jack and Meg...you blew me away.
John Peel was right about you.
The memories will live forever.

This sucks. I love The White Stripes. I got to see them twice at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.

Hello my dear Boomy,

I like the White Stripes, and saw them live at GWU in about 2004.