The Raconteurs
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The Raconteurs are a Grammy nominated rock band who rose to fame via their debut album, Broken Boy Soldiers.
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About
The Raconteurs or "The Saboteurs" in Australia was formed by "Jack White" and "Brendan Benson" of The White Stripes with "Patrick Keeler" on drums and "Jack Lawrence" as the groups rhythm section. The band was created when Jack and Brendan wrote a song entitled, "Steady As She Goes" and sooner recruited the other two members.
The group's first single, "Steady As She Goes" was released in 2006. Their debut album, Broken Boy Soldiers was released in May 2006. The album chartered at #2 at the UK Charts and #7 at the US Charts. The band is currently recording songs for their next album and plan to release it in 2008.
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | U.S. Modern Rock | UK Indie Singles | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Steady, As She Goes | 1 | 1 | Broken Boy Soldiers |
| 2006 | Broken Boy Soldier | - | 2 | Broken Boy Soldiers |
News
Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for The Raconteurs.
Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Broken Boy Soldier | V2 |
| 2007 | Level | V2 |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Trivia
- The Raconteurs were forced to rename themselves as "The Saboteurs" for the Australian market when it was discovered that a Queensland band was already using the name Raconteurs.
Reviews
The band really bring new life into the music world, I think that they offer a unique perspective sounds that can enhance the public. --Autolady006 07:32, 15 September 2007 (PDT)
