Credit: Jo McCaugheyModern bluesman Jack White has made a "six-figure" donation to the National Blues Museum, which is set to open in St. Louis later this year. White's contribution will help fund the "Mix It Up" exhibit, which allows visitors to use editing tools to sample and mix blues styles and influences to create and share a new composition.
"Perhaps as well as anyone, Jack White understands that the blues is truly the foundation of all American music and remains relevant today," says Rob Endicott, the museum's chairman. "Through Jack’s vision and generosity, we hope to inspire the next generation of blues artists, historians and fans."
The National Blues Museum will feature a variety of exhibits and educational programs on the history of blues, tracing it from the Mississippi Delta to bands like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones. With The White Stripes, White has previously covered works by legendary bluesmen like Robert Johnson and Son House.
White's currently on an acoustic tour, the dates of which won't be announced to the day of the show and will take place in states he's never played. Earlier this week, he performed in Anchorage, Alaska. After the secret acoustic tour, White will be taking a break from touring.
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