The White Stripes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a milestone that honors their enduring impact on rock music even as a reunion remained unlikely. Meg White has largely stayed out of the spotlight since the duo’s split nearly 15 years ago, leaving fans to reflect on the band’s legacy without a full-on reunion. In a moment that underscored the pair’s storied origins, Jack White offered a touching parable about how the White Stripes began and what their collaboration represented in the landscape of modern rock. The induction highlighted the duo’s influence—its minimalist, guitar-driven sound and fearless experimentation that helped redefine garage rock and indie rock for a new generation. Although Meg White maintained her low public profile, the White Stripes’ legacy continues to resonate with fans, fellow musicians, and listeners discovering their classic catalog. The Hall of Fame ceremony confirmed the White Stripes as a defining act in rock history and a lasting source of inspiration for artists exploring stripped-down, high-impact music.