The Genius Of Meg White
The White Stripes owe much of their success to the creative vision and undeniable talent of their drummer, Meg White. Her distinctive drumming style, characterized by its raw power and offbeat rhythms, helped define the sound of the garage rock revival of the 2000s, garnering her six Grammy Awards and a place among Rolling Stone’s 100 greatest drummers of all time. Join us as we dive into The Genius of Meg White.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
1:01 – Thumping Grooves
3:38 – Powerful Simplicity
7:25 – Space & Style
12:07 – Outro
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@mddrew01
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
This is a perfect example why groove songwriting and simplicity make for incredible music. Some "virtuoso" musicians should learn from this.
@ThatGlideLife
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Do Jen Ledger
@creamysbrianna
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Yes this is exactly why Meg Whites style of playing the drums was so special. The discipline and simplicity is exactly why it was special. A clean yet simple style that few can replicate consistently.
@glee21012
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
“…. Greatest drummers of all time “. Huh?
@Kevin-xz2fg
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
stop being a simp
@WisdomKPA
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Growing up with and for a time working with musicians, my litmus test for friendship was how someone spoke about Meg White. While she doesnt need to be everyone's cup of tea, to deny her talent is a big red flag. In a band of 2, there is no where to hide and she was fundamental to their sound. She is tasteful & retro & unique. I knew that as soon as some of the male musicians started talking about how she sucks, that i was dealing more with sexism than music preference.
@DM-Tube749
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
🦆🥁🎶🏟
@bristolfashion4421
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
one of my all time rock heroes
@anneoliveira1091
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
The White Stripes was The White Stripes because Meg and Jack and they made a f*cking good band together just being whatever they wanted and playing on their way. There's no band that sounds like them.
@yz4043
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Its feral and I'm all here for it!!!
@Shelbymaldita
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Meg as a female drummer has a classy, vintage, unique at the same time has sex appeal vibe. Congratulations to White Stripes as rock & rolk hall of fame.❤❤❤
@jas85225
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
They should get back together and marry again.
@WreckedDixie
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
yeah, she's faaaaaaabulous. Give me a break, people. She got the "I'm a girl" vote. You don't think she's good, you were told to say it. I was this good in 7th grade.
@oldmanthayer
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Great video!
@Eden639
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Very talented woman, I wish we could know more about her.
@TheTeaLeavesKnow
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Ummm. This duo made it work! That is why the simplicity was their 'angle'. It worked!!
@reading_reflection
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
I’ve often noticed that when women make sparse musical choices it can get criticized as ignorance or lack of skill rather than recognized as a considered intention. You think Meg hasn’t heard her share of fills, and that she couldn’t replicate them? Jack’s style here isn’t a lot of noodling around just to show off either, and that’s why their sound was so unique, raw, and completely infectious. They perfectly complemented one another.
@Michael-w9p7t
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Keep listening to 21 pilots do 7 Nation Army and tried to sum it up (Meg's drumming) but couldn't.
Now I know it can only just about be described in a 12 minute video!
@James-sk2sk
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
…..not impressed. She's just a gimmick. The pandering is crazy.
@mcole442
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
I think her style of drumming was what he needed for those songs:
Simple, elemental, and to the point.
She gave those songs EXACTLY what they needed…nothing more, and nothing less, and that's what great musicians do….🤔
@aydinbekoglu
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Come on man there are a lot of legendary drummers in the history of drumming, all had more dexterity and skill and musicianship. You guys stick to a trend and make something bigger. She was cute and modest. But genius? come on.
@MKelly-gt6yq
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Meg,I understood. Jack, appearing in a special with Jimmy Page and U2's "the edge" I did not understandat all.
@joshalsip8552
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
I've known folks with degrees in percussion and who are educators themselves absolutely trash Meg, but they will celebrate pocket in other scenarios. I love her choices. Almost like she's aware she's there to support the song…
@DavidMiller212
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Meg was the heartbeat of the band. Miss her drumming!
@CR3D_1981
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
I mean, Jack White is a drummer. He taught her everything she knows. But through that, she learned and then it was all about their connection that made that band so damn great. But that's also why Meg never played drums again without Jack.
@lil-j-waters
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
The drums make the songs. None of them would be the same with different drum parts.
@PamelaThrasher
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
😂😂
@ddd.x-0
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
How do her cymbals sound like 10x better than the samples from the narrator.
@TheHarrip
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
I stopped enjoying jack white so much when meg left. She was the sound. Without her its just noodles
@aubreysmith191
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
What’s the name of the song at 0:58 ?
@Juaanig94
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
ringo starr vibes
@ChrisMack-HLM
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Fuckin genius? My down syndrome dog can drum better ffs
@strangelee4400
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
If she's a drum genius then i am too…and the only drumsticks i ever held were made from a chicken.
@thepreacher123
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
It seems to me she was fully aware that they were playing as a two piece band and she backed the songs simply to make them full, steady, and original.
@FlynDiamond-i4i
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Where is meg now
@FlynDiamond-i4i
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Jack is amazing but with out meg it doesent sound right its not the same groove
@9davidlong
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
I miss her drumming.
@MrSpiderToYou
May 2, 2026 at 9:26 pm
My Duo band is learning "Black Math" and her so called simple drumming is harder than people think. She has little off beats and strange timings, it is not as simple four on the floor as it sounds. She is a wicked drummer.
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