Tonight's featured artist: The White Stripes

This week, Jack and Meg White were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a milestone that cements their legacy as pioneers of raw, minimalist rock and the garage revival movement of the early 2000s. Emerging from Detroit’s underground scene, The White Stripes cut through the noise with their stripped-back sound, bold visual identity, and unrelenting creativity.

From their breakthrough single Fell in Love With a Girl to the global anthem Seven Nation Army, the band proved that two people and a handful of instruments could create something huge. Their 2003 album Elephant became a defining moment of the decade, earning critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Awards, while records like White Blood Cells and Get Behind Me Satan showed their range, from blistering blues-rock to inventive, piano-driven experimentation.

Beyond their distinctive red, white, and black aesthetic, The White Stripes’ impact has endured because of their spirit: DIY, daring, and deeply human. Jack White’s explosive guitar work and Meg White’s understated, primal drumming created a chemistry that was impossible to imitate, inspiring a generation of musicians to find power in simplicity.

Tonight’s show will trace their journey from Detroit basements to global stages, featuring an hour of music that defined the sound of an era, including fan favourites, deep cuts, and career-defining moments from Elephant, De Stijl, and beyond.

Tune in to The Artist Hour on RTL Today Radio at 8pm as we honour The White Stripes, newly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and forever etched into rock history.