[t_skoz]

You lost me far before you said the MC5 is overrated, friend!!!

Yes, it's good to hear something "throwback" on the radio nowadays, with garage-esque tone, but it's been happening since 1979. It just hasn't been on the radio.

Jack White's lyrics are alright, but I know tons of folks writing some good lyrics these days. Meg White sucks. Period. There's nothing you can say to change that. As far as gimmick duos goes, I can't think of a better or more cheesey one right now. But feel free to help me out!

Thats the point with them: they're a gimmick. If she was a better drummer it would take away from Jack's personality, or the songs? That's a statement I really think is kinda dumb. Their whole thing is a gimmick. "I'm a good singer/songwriter/guitar player, but if we want to make it, we need a gimmick... hmmm, good thing you have nice breasts... you'll play drums!"

[escapefromboston]

Kick out the jams mother(you know the rest)

MC5 can't be over rated because no one listens to them. That live album still rocks.

[Egregious Philbin]

I like your style.

But I don't get how you can praise Jack White's playing and songwriting and call the duo gimmicky and cheesy at the same time. I was saying about Meg White that the minimalist drumming works, and puts the focus on Jack. The guitar is more upfront without bass or 2nd guitar, or flashy drumming.

As for copycat duos, there's the Kills and the Raveonettes. And there are a bunch of more pop duos, lamer still - Mates of State and others.

To each his own, but I don't think Meg White is in the band because of her sex appeal.