The White Stripes Are Officially Broken Up

The White Stripes have been on hiatus for quite some time, but it's officially over now.  This is part of the statement posted on their website today:

"The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011,
their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.

The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.

It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve What is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way."