Jack White: the hardest working man in rock

Garage rock's greatest multi-tasker

The many guises of the multi-talented John Anthony Gillis, otherwise known as Jack White, have made him that most paradoxical of famous figures: an indie rock superstar (not to mention, a very rich man). With recent collaborations with the Kills' Alison Mosshart and cowpunk Dex Romweber (pictured) on the burner for 2009, now is as good a time as any to chart the productive path of 21st century rock's greatest sonic chameleon.—Scott Thill, Special to Metromix