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Electric Six is an American rock band formed in Detroit in 1996. They are known for their unique blend of rock, disco, garage rock, metal, new wave, and punk rock. The band's single Danger! High Voltage brought them widespread recognition in 2003, and the song's backing vocals have long been rumoured to be performed by Jack White of The White Stripes. While the band initially denied this, the participation of Jack White has been an open secret for years, and in a 2018 YouTube video, Electric Six frontman Tyler Spencer finally confirmed White's involvement.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Did Jack White sing with Electric Six? | Yes, Jack White sang backing vocals on the Electric Six song "Danger! High Voltage". |
| Jack White's band | Jack White was part of the White Stripes. |
| Electric Six's band members | Dick Valentine, Johnny Na$hinal, Tait Nucleus?, Herb S. Flavourings, Dr. Jay, and Rick Schaple. |
| "Danger! High Voltage" | The song was released in 2003 and became a massive hit for Electric Six, particularly in the UK. |
| Jack White's role | Jack White was never officially credited for his vocals on the track, and the band often denied his involvement, claiming that the vocals were performed by a fan competition winner named John S. O'Leary, a mechanic. |
| Confirmation | In a 2018 YouTube video, Electric Six frontman Tyler Spencer (Dick Valentine) confirmed that Jack White was the secondary vocalist on the song. |
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Jack White's vocals in Danger! High Voltage
Danger! High Voltage is the best-known song by the American rock band Electric Six, formed in Detroit in 1996. The song, a mix of funk, disco and garage rock, features dueling vocals from Dick Valentine and an unbilled guest vocalist.
There has been much speculation about the identity of the second vocalist, with many sources claiming it is Jack White of The White Stripes. White was never officially credited on the track, and Electric Six have denied the rumour, stating that the vocals were recorded by a fan who won a competition. However, in a 2018 video posted on his YouTube channel, Valentine confirmed that White is the secondary vocalist on the song.
In the song, Valentine snarls, "Fire in the disco, fire in the Taco Bell!" over a barrage of electric guitars. Jack White provides backing vocals, repeating the lines "Don't you wanna know how we keep starting fires?" and "It's my desire". White was not paid for his contribution and did it as a favour, having previously collaborated with other Detroit bands.
The music video for "Danger! High Voltage" was directed by Tom Kuntz and Mike Maguire and features 72-year-old actress Tina Kanarek lip-syncing to Jack White's vocals. The video is set in a mansion and includes scenes of Valentine and Kanarek getting intimate in various guises with their private parts glowing and throbbing.
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Jack White's collaborations with other artists
Jack White has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, both in one-off projects and long-term partnerships.
One of his most notable collaborations is with the band Electric Six, on their song "Danger! High Voltage". While the band officially credited the secondary vocals on the song to someone named John S. O'Leary, it was rumoured that it was actually Jack White, the frontman of The White Stripes, before his band rose to fame. This was later confirmed by Electric Six's Valentine in a 2018 YouTube video.
White has also worked with various other artists throughout his career, including Loretta Lynn, Bob Dylan, and Conan O'Brien. In 2009, he formed a new group called the Dead Weather, alongside Alison Mosshart of the Kills, Jack Lawrence of the Raconteurs, and the Queens of the Stone Age keyboardist and guitarist Dean Fertita. In the same year, he was featured in the film It Might Get Loud, where he discussed the electric guitar and playing methods with Jimmy Page and the Edge.
White has also collaborated with Alicia Keys on the song "Another Way to Die", the title track for the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, making them the only duet to perform a Bond theme. Additionally, he has worked with Brendan Benson to found the Raconteurs in 2005, and has released music with his band The White Stripes, including their breakthrough album White Blood Cells.
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Electric Six's Danger! High Voltage
Electric Six is an American rock band formed in Detroit in 1996. They are known for combining elements of rock, disco, garage rock, metal, new wave, and punk rock. The band's 2003 release "Danger! High Voltage" was a massive hit, particularly in the United Kingdom. The song also garnered attention due to a rumour that the unidentified second vocalist, credited as John S O'Leary, was The White Stripes' frontman Jack White.
While Electric Six guitarist Surge denied this rumour, bassist Disco's response was more ambiguous, and drummer M advised neither confirming nor denying Jack White's involvement. In a 2018 video, lead singer Dick Valentine confirmed that White provided backing vocals on the song. In the song, Valentine expresses a burning desire, feeling a high-voltage shock when he touches a woman who turns him on.
"Danger! High Voltage" was Electric Six's best-known song and was included on their 2003 debut album, "Fire." The song was a hit in the UK, debuting at #2 on January 18, 2003. The music video, directed by Tom Kuntz and Mike Maguire, features intimate scenes between Valentine and 72-year-old actress Tina Kanarek, with their private parts glowing and throbbing. The video also includes a glowing codpiece, taxidermy, and a backing vocalist lip-syncing Jack White's vocals.
The song received positive reviews from publications like The New York Times, The Guardian, Time magazine, and NME. It was listed as one of the best songs of the 2000s by Pitchfork Media and featured in The Pitchfork 500. The success of "Danger! High Voltage" brought Electric Six widespread recognition, and they have since released numerous albums and explored various genres.
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Electric Six's band members
Electric Six is an American rock band formed in Detroit in 1996, originally under the name The Wildbunch. The band combines elements of rock, disco, garage rock, metal, new wave, and punk rock. Electric Six's members go by unique stage names, and the line-up has changed over the years. The only constant member has been co-founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter Dick Valentine (originally named Jackson Pounder, real name Tyler Spencer).
The original line-up featured Valentine, drummer M. (Martin M, later M. Cougar Mellencamp, real name Cory Martin), lead guitarist The Rock and Roll Indian (real name Anthony Selph), rhythm guitarist Surge Joebot (originally Blacklips Hoffman, real name Joe Frezza), and bassist Disco (real name Steve Nawara).
In 2003, The Rock and Roll Indian, Surge Joebot, and Disco left the band, with four new members joining: lead guitarist Johnny Na$hinal (John Nash), rhythm guitarist The Colonel (Zach Shipps), guitarist John R. Dequindre (Chris Peters), and bassist Frank Lloyd Bonaventure (Mark Dundon). However, The Colonel had to opt out of early performances due to prior touring commitments, and Bonaventure soon left to pursue a Juris Doctor degree. Dequindre consequently switched from guitar to bass.
In November 2004, M. left the band, leaving Valentine as the sole original member. Percussion World (Mike Alonso) replaced him as drummer. In May 2007, Swedish bassist Smörgåsbord! (Keith Thompson) joined, replacing Dequindre.
The current line-up consists of Valentine, lead guitarist Johnny Na$hinal, keyboardist Tait Nucleus?, rhythm guitarist Herb S. Flavourings, drummer Dr. Jay, and bassist Rick Schaple.
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Electric Six's other hit songs
Electric Six is an American rock band formed in Detroit in 1996. They gained widespread recognition in 2003 with the singles "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar". They have since released 20 studio albums, two rarities albums, one live album, and one live DVD. The band's unique sound is a mix of rock, disco, garage rock, metal, new wave, and punk rock.
The band's second album, "Señor Smoke", was released in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2005, and in North America on February 7, 2006. The album included the song "Vengeance and Fashion", which had previously appeared on their breakthrough album "Fire".
Electric Six is known for their high-energy, dance-friendly rock music and their willingness to experiment with different genres and sounds. They have a cult following and have achieved success in both the US and the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Jack White provided backing vocals for Electric Six's "Danger! High Voltage". White was never officially credited on the track, and the band often claimed that the winner of a fan competition sang the lines. It was only during a Reddit AMA in 2020 that the band's frontman, Tyler Spencer, admitted that it was Jack White.
Jack White is known for being one-half of the garage rock duo, The White Stripes. He also plays with Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and Jack Lawrence of the Greenhornes in the Dead Weather.
"Danger! High Voltage" is the best-known song by the Detroit rock band Electric Six. The song was released in 2003 and became a massive hit, particularly in the UK.
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