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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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Los Campesinos! Singer Injured During Stage-Dive Accident

August 16, 2010
Los Campesinos! Singer Injured During Stage-Dive AccidentLos Campesinos! singer Gareth has been left injured after a stage-dive went wrong.

Performing with his band at this weekends Summer Sundae festival Gareth attempted to leap from the stage into the crowd but was less than succesful, leaving himself with mild concussion and a sprained wrist.

Fans of the band have been able to keep up to date with the news via the bands Twitter account with Gareth tweeting:

"4years of diving into the audience finally went wrong last night. The result: mild concussion, ripped ear, sprained wrist, lump on head.OUCH"

and:

"I finished the song. Can't really remember it but was back on my feet quicker than Cristiano Ronaldo after winning a free kick."

Additionally, Gareth posted a picture of his bandaged ear and arm in a sling for fans to see.

(by David Renshaw)



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