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The White Stripes
The White Stripes


Background information
Origin Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genre(s) Rock
Alternative Rock
Garage Rock Revival
Punk Blues
Years active 1997—present
Label(s) V2 Records
Sympathy For The Record Industry
XL Recordings
Sub Pop
Third Man Records
Associated acts Beck
The Dead Weather
The Raconteurs
The Upholsterers
Goober & the Peas
The Go
Holly Golightly
The Dirtbombs
Soledad Brothers
Website Website
Former members
Jack White
Meg White



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Led Zeppelin Star And Leona Lewis To Close 2008 Olympics

August 14, 2008
Led Zeppelin Star And Leona Lewis To Close 2008 OlympicsLed Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis will perform together at the Olympics closing ceremony in Beijing, its been reported.

It will be the first time that the duo have collaborated, although it's not clear what song they plan to perform.

According to today's Mirror newspaper, David Beckham will also feature at the ceremony, arriving on an iconic London double-decker bus to signify the end of China's reign as Olympic hosts.

London will host the next Olympic Games in 2012.

“It is set to be one of the most mind-blowing spectacles ever. David was elated to be asked to take part, as was everyone who has been invited,” one official was quoted as saying.

The opening ceremony at this year's games has already bee hailed as one of the best ever, although it has since been revealed that a number of spectacles, including firework displays, were computer animated.

(by Jason Gregory)



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