Blue lights and Grammy award winning rock star Jack White dominated the  Humphrey Coliseum stage Tuesday night.

White opened with “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground” and drove the entire audience wild.

Emily Damm, sophomore communication major, raved about the concert and said the fans’ excitement was undeniable.

“He brought a ton of energy while playing a diverse set. I was megahappy when he played ‘We are Gonna be Friends,’ she said. “I loved how during the show everyone was up clapping, cheering and singing along. Hopefully his appearance at MSU will encourage more incredible musicians to come to our campus.”

Brandon McAninch, senior communication major, said White put on a stellar performance, and McAninch would definitely attend another White concert.

“It was absolutely fantastic, starting with his pompadour all the way till house lights came back up at the end. His positivity and rock’n’roll attitude meshed seamlessly, and I never once caught a vibe of anything other that he was up on stage doing what he loved,” he said. 

Adam Niolet, senior biochemistry major, said he felt the show was incredible.

“It was great to see such an amazing talent play on Mississippi State’s campus,” he said. “It was also awesome to see how he adapted to the audience by playing songs that were recognizable and covering a Hank Williams song.”

White made sure to acknowledge that he was in Bulldog territory, and urged the audience to attend MSU baseball games.

Niolet said White’s interest in our school was something that linked him to fans and showcased a genuine character.

“He  even took the time to make sure everyone knew how much he appreciated the state of Mississippi,” he said. “He recognized what he needed to do to connect with the student body, and I think that is the sign of a true artist.”

As fans were chanting “Seven Nation Army” and urging White to return to the stage after a ten-minute intermission, White reappeared at full force.

Brandon said White commanded the stage without effort and was personable with the crowd. 

“He’s a god on six strings. The music was a welcome mix of Jack White, The White Stripes and The Raconteurs,”  he said. “The highlight of the evening was at the very end when he sang the third Verse of ‘Seven Nation Army’ to just drums and and let the crowd offer their voices as the bass line.”