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Dylan and Jack White Trade Surprise Setlists
Coverage from Flagging Down The Double E's, Hot Press, and others
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Executive Summary
Bob Dylan and Jack White swapped songs in surprise live collaborations that highlighted their cross generational influence and shared respect
- Dylan played a three-night Detroit residency about 21 years ago
- Jack White joined Dylan on stage for Ball and Biscuit
- Third Man Records later released that performance on 45
- A rumor said Meg White was seen backstage during the Detroit show
- White later recalled Dylan playing one of his songs at soundchecks
- In Nashville, Dylan and White played three Dylan songs across two nights
- Those songs included One More Cup of Coffee, Outlaw Blues, and Meet Me in the Morning
Quick Facts
- What: Surprise live collaborations and reciprocal song performances
- Where: Detroit and later Nashville performances
- Why: Mutual admiration and cross generational musical influence
- Who: Bob Dylan and Jack White with occasional Meg White
- When: About 21 years ago in Detroit and years later in Nashville
Coverage Timeline: 782 Days
Featured Article
Bob Dylan staged a three-night Detroit residency about 21 years ago this week, featuring Jack White on stage.
Additional Articles
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In 2009 in Dublin, Jack White told Hot Press about collaborations, Nashville experiences, and performing with Bob Dylan at the Ryman Auditorium.
During the Rock Hall of Fame induction in Cleveland, Jack White praises Meg White and cites Dylan and The Beatles as pivotal influences.
Bob Dylan is cited as an enduring influence on Jack White, who recalled Dylan's presence during a 2004 Detroit Never Ending Tour encore.
In March 2004, Jack White joined Bob Dylan on stage at the Detroit State Theatre to perform Ball and Biscuit.