Jack White has spoken out about fighting, the new White Stripes album and his broken finger in a Q&A session with his fans.
In a frank interview published on www.whitestripes.net, the guitarist opened his heart following a dramatic year which has seen him in court, hospital and on stages around the world.
Speaking about the bust-up with The Von Bondies singer Jason Stollsteimer in Detroit's Magic Stick club last year, White claimed Jason "completely exploited" the situation by releasing a photo to the press.
He claimed: "Take a look at it again. It's a black eye once you wash the dried blood off. His face isn't full of cuts."
He continued: "I was so nice to Jason and his band you wouldn't believe it. I let them rehearse in my house for free. I got them signed. I produced their album for free."
The White Stripes are set to play this year's Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals between August 27-29 following their cancelled appearances last summer due to Jack breaking his finger in a car accident.
The guitarist had to undergo surgery on the injured digit and there was speculation that he may not be able to pick up his instrument again.
Looking back, White said: "After a lot of consideration I decided to not undergo a second surgery and just live with what I've got. It has made playing guitar a great deal more difficult. I had to relearn how to play chords with my other fingers, but in the end I think it's made me a better player, if not just a sorer one!"
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