Brendan Benson Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

18^th March 2014

Quote: "That's kind of off the table. It always felt spontaneous. I liked that about it, too. And I think it remains that way. We never planned anything. We never planned a breakup. All of us but one live in the same town, so it could very well happen... or not." Singer/songwriter Brendan Benson insists he has no immediate plans to reteam with Jack White and their band The Raconteurs.

22^nd December 2013

Fact: Rocker Jack White reunited with his The Raconteurs bandmate Brendan Benson onstage in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday (19Dec13) to perform a trio of songs. The old pals teamed up for fans attending the David Lynch Foundation benefit gig and revisited hits Steady As She Goes and Hands, while also collaborating on Benson's own song, Good To Me.

17^th August 2009

Quote: "People don't realise how rude they're being sometimes. I don't know what they think - the rules don't apply or I'm not a human being with feelings and stuff? It's kind of a drag." The Raconteurs guitarist Brendan Benson is sick of fans asking him about his famous pal and bandmate Jack White.

13^th January 2009

Quote: "He was lovely. Even if he slapped me, it would have been cool.” Singer Adele on working with her hero Jack White on a cover of his pal and RACONTEURS bandmate Brendan Benson's MANY SHADES OF BLACK.

29^th August 2007

Fact: Joss Stone, Aimee Mann, LLOYD COLE and The Raconteurs star Brendan Benson will take part in an all-star tribute to the music of SIR Elton John at New York's Carnegie Hall in October (07). Each artist will perform a cover of one of Elton's hits.