The Raconteurs

USA, 2005–now

Detroit rock band formed in 2005 uniting Jack White (White Stripes), power-pop songwriter Brendan Benson and the Greenhornes' rhythm section. Broken Boy Soldiers ('Steady, As She Goes') blended garage, blues and Beatles-esque power pop.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced The Raconteurs and 0 artists The Raconteurs influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Raconteurs?

• The Stooges — The Stooges are among Brendan Benson's biggest influences — he later sang with Iggy Pop on the Stooges single 'Free & Freaky' — feeding the Raconteurs' garage bite.
• The Beatles — The Raconteurs' power-pop craft is shot through with Beatles-esque melody, audible across their first two albums.