Original: Jack White (born John Anthony Gillis; July 9, 1975), often credited as Jack White III,CD liner notes: Grammy Nominees 2008 is an American musician, record producer and occasional actor, best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist for The White Stripes.
Simplified: Jack White (born John Anthony Gillis, July 9, 1975 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American singer, guitarist, composer and actor.