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Watch Jack White bring out The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson to cover Free’s ‘I’m A Mover’
Jack White invited The Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson on stage during his Chicago show to perform Free’s 1969 song ‘I’m A Mover’. The surprise collaboration gave Robinson the lead vocal role while White concentrated on guitar, adding a notable guest moment to White’s current North American tour supporting his new album, ‘Frozen Charlotte’.
The performance at Radius on 23 July was reportedly the first public rendition of the song by either musician. White also covered Robert Johnson’s ‘Phonograph Blues’ and played White Stripes songs including ‘Icky Thump’ and ‘Seven Nation Army’; his tour reaches the UK and Ireland in August, with two London dates on 25 and 26 August.
In short
- Chris Robinson joined Jack White in Chicago for a Free cover.
- They performed ‘I’m A Mover’ for the first time publicly.
- White’s tour will visit the UK and Ireland in August.
Explained simply
Jack White is a guitarist and performer who gained prominence through The White Stripes, an influential rock band of the early 2000s. Chris Robinson is the lead singer of The Black Crowes, another established rock band. Both are well-known figures in contemporary rock music.
"I'm A Mover" is a song from 1969 originally recorded by Free, a pioneering British hard rock band. The song is considered a classic within rock history. When contemporary musicians choose to perform covers of songs from this era, it reflects the lasting influence these works have on the rock world.
Guest collaborations between musicians from different bands are a celebrated tradition in rock concerts, often creating unexpected and memorable moments for audiences. Such performances are frequently spontaneous or informal in nature. White is currently touring to support his latest solo album.