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Jack White at Glastonbury 2014: Best songs to download and why you should watch his set

The White Stripes member is known for his legendary guitar riffs and solos

Thursday 26 June 2014 16:31 BST

Jack White of The White Stripes performs at the 'Icky Thump Record Store' on 20 June, 2007, in Los Angeles, California (Michael Buckner/Getty )

Who is he? Born John Anthony Gillis, Jack White is the warm-up act for this year’s headliner Metallica. The 38-year-old American singer-songwriter released his debut solo album in 2012 after leading three successful bands: The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and, most notably, The White Stripes.

White has collaborated with a variety of artists, including working with Alicia Keys on the Quantum of Solace theme song "Another Way to Die". White’s legendary guitar riffs and solos have put him at number 70 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists", so Glastonbury goers can look forward to some mind-melting air guitar playing.

When is he performing? White will be performing live on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday at 7.30pm.

When can I catch him on TV? Coverage of White's set will be shown on BBC Three from 8pm on Saturday night, alongside that of Lana Del Rey.

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

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1/10Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Fat White Family (William’s Green, Friday and John Peel Stage and Snakepit, Saturday)

This year’s headliners Kasabian have given these filthy London kids their blessing, naming them as one of few bands that excite them these days. If that’s not an honour…

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

The Correspondents (Hell Stage, Sunday)

This Soho-loving electro-swing duo cannot be missed. Mr Bruce and Chucks will linger in the mind for a long time, not least because their live show is brilliant and ridiculous in gloriously equal measures. There will be a Jungle Book remix involved, what more could you want?

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Jess Glynne (La Pussy Parlure Nouveau, Saturday)

You might recognise this 24-year-old’s name from Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be” and Route 94’s“My Love”. But while she may ‘feature’ on these chart-topping tracks, check Jess out at Glastonbury to sample some of her own songs live, including her catchy debut single “Right Here”

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

John Grant (The Park Stage, Saturday)

Much of Grant’s lyrical content is intense (he sings about being HIV positive in “Ernest Bognine”, as one example), but there is a dry, subtle humour to his music that makes all that deeply-personal stuff bearable and, dare we say it, a damn good listen.

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Dry the River (Avalon Stage, John Peel Stage, Sunday)

Fronted by medical student Peter Liddle, this East London five-piece shun minimalist chord patterns and generic pop hooks in favour of complex harmonies and anthemic choruses. On at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon, all you need is sunshine and cider

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Chromeo (John Peel Stage, Saturday)

Dave-1and P-Thugg will be bringing their brand of modern funk with a catchy Eighties twist to Worthy Farm, all the way from Canada. Indulge those guilty pleasures folks

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Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

East India Youth (William’s Green, Friday)

William Doyle’s first album was released in January and his sound is certainly unique. Some might say odd and over-dramatic, but it’s Glastonbury and you should try out something different, right? Awesome instrumental moments will set your heart racing no matter your music taste

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Public Service Broadcasting (West Holts Stage, Sunday)

Innovative duo J Willgoose, Esq and Wrigglesworth take samples from old public information footage and propaganda and set them to music, hoping to “teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future”. One of the hidden gems of this year’s festival

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Bajofondo (Other Stage, Sunday and Sonic, Sunday)

In case it’s slipped your notice, there’s a World Cup going on. Time for some South American tango dancing with these eight musicians from Argentina and Uruguay who fuse Latin alternative with contemporary drum and bass beats. Olé!

Best bands to see at Glastonbury that might have slipped your radar

Vance Joy (The Park Stage, Saturday)

This Aussie man-with-guitar’s storytelling abilities and hopeless romanticism will appeal to fans of Ben Howard. Past reviews have called him an “unassuming, funny and affable individual” so expect some on-stage banter

Why watch his set? Earlier this month White released his second solo album, Lazaretto, selling a massive 138,000 copies in its first week. The album has made music history, achieving the most vinyl sales made in one week since records began in 1991, so it’s safe to say that White can expect a colossal crowd at Glastonbury this year.

Best Jack White hits to download

1) Fell in Love With a Girl - The White Stripes

2) Blue Orchid – The White Stripes

3) Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

4) Lazaretto – Jack White

5) I’m Shakin’ – Jack White

Recommended for Jack White fans: The Black Keys – The Pyramid Stage, Sunday 7.45pm

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