American alternative rock duo, The White Stripes, have officially announced that they disbanding denying any artistic differences but cited, "a myriad of reasons ... mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band."

The groundbreaking band has been together for more than a decade and six albums together. The band made waves for reviving the rock scene with their signature guitar-fueled, blues-tinged songs.

The duo Jack and Meg White, who initially presented themselves as brother and sister but really ex-husband and wife, began making music in Detroit in 1997. The band's breakthrough album were "White Blood Cells" and "Elephant," that showcased the now White Stripes classic song "Seven Nation Army." The last album by the band is a live album called, "Under the Great White Northern Lights."

"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want," the duo said in a statement. "The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."