Jack White Invites Twin Temple to His Show After They Were Kicked Off Another Tour

Based on a USA TODAY news story by Drew Pittock on July 14, 2026, 11:13 p.m. ET (that means a writer for a big newspaper shared this on a summer night in 2026).

What’s This Story About?

Imagine you are at school and a friend is told they cannot sit at a lunch table because of the T‑shirt they wear. Then another friend says, "Come sit with me!" That is basically what happened with some musicians.

Here are the big points made super simple:

• Jack White is a music maker who used to be in a band called The White Stripes. He won important music prizes called Grammys (like gold stars for songs). He is having a concert in Los Angeles (a big city in California) at a place called the Hollywood Palladium in late September.
• He asked a band called Twin Temple to play music before he does at that show.
• Twin Temple had just been told to leave Charley Crockett’s tour (a trip of many concerts) because of their religious style that uses pictures of Satan.
• This started a lot of talking and disagreement.

Important: Twin Temple was dropped from two of Charley Crockett’s show dates because they use Satanic imagery (pictures or symbols about a character called Satan) and follow Satanism (a belief that uses Satan as a symbol of being different and free). This is the heart of the controversy (the big argument).

Who Are These People and Bands?

Let’s meet them in kid‑friendly words:

• Jack White: A musician who started as an "indie darling" (that means people who like not‑so‑mainstream music really loved him) and later won Grammy awards. He invited Twin Temple to open his show.
• Twin Temple: A band with two people, Alexandra and Zachary James. They are a "doo‑wop duo" – doo‑wop is an old style of music with soft singing and humming. They mix that with spooky, devil‑themed clothes and ideas. They say they follow Satanism, but it’s like a theatrical (play‑like) way to be different. They call their music "the devil’s music" for fun.
• Charley Crockett: A country singer (country music uses guitars and tells stories). He had invited Twin Temple but changed his mind.

Twin Temple Says They’re ‘Lifelong Fans’ of White’s

On July 10, Jack White used Instagram (a phone app for sharing photos) to invite Twin Temple to open his show. He ended his post with the joke: “Get in front of me Satan!” – because the band likes Satan themes.

This invitation came only two days after Twin Temple announced they were taken off Crockett’s shows “due to our Satanic imagery.”

Twin Temple replied with excitement:

“Unholy hell,” Twin Temple said. “Sir Jack, you have no idea what this means to us. Lifelong fans‑ dead leaves on the dirty ground was one of the first songs I (Alex) ever learned on guitar.”

They also said they already planned to go to the Los Angeles show anyway, and wrote: “It would be a most infernal pleasure to play the devils music with you.” (Infernal is a fancy word for "like hell" or very hot.)

In their Spotify (a music listening app) description, Twin Temple says their music is:

• A “subversive blend of vintage rock & roll, occult aesthetics and dark theatrical flair”
  (Subversive means against the normal; vintage means old; occult means secret or spooky; aesthetics means looks; theatrical flair means like a play.)
• They add: “With their spellbinding presence and unapologetic vision, Twin Temple continues to spread their unholy gospel, proving that the Devil always has the best tunes.”
  (Spellbinding means magic‑like; unapologetic means not sorry; gospel means a message.)

Crockett: ‘Hail Satan? Not Me Jack’

Jack White never called out Crockett by name or said anything mean directly to him. But Crockett responded on Facebook (another social app) after Jack’s invite.

Crockett wrote: “F— TRUMP, F— EPSTEIN, BUT HAIL SATAN? NOT ME JACK.” (He used grown‑up bad words to say he disagrees with praising Satan.)

A few hours later, Crockett wrote a longer message saying he would not say sorry:

“I won’t conform and I’m not sorry,” Crockett wrote. “There are many things I’ve done in my life to apologize for but this ain’t one of them. I might wake up at 1pm on the back of that bus and find out that the opener ain’t working for me that night. Tough luck. Life is hard.”

Also, Crockett’s Instagram page now has only one post: a movie poster for Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners,” with the words “My favorite flick last year.” (Flick is a fun word for movie.)

How The Story Happened (Step‑by‑Step)

Let’s list the order of events like a simple recipe:

1. Twin Temple was booked to play with Charley Crockett but got kicked off two shows because of their Satan pictures and beliefs.
2. On July 8 (two days before July 10), Twin Temple told fans they were removed.
3. On July 10, Jack White invited them to open his LA show with a funny Satan phrase.
4. Twin Temple happily said yes, sharing they are big fans and already owned tickets.
5. Crockett saw Jack’s post and replied on Facebook rejecting Satan praise.
6. Crockett later said he won’t apologize for his choice.
7. Crockett’s Instagram now shows just a movie poster.

Summary

In this story, a band called Twin Temple was told they couldn’t play at some country music shows because they use devil symbols. Then Jack White, a famous musician, invited them to play at his own show instead. Twin Temple was super happy because they love Jack’s music. But the country singer Charley Crockett stood by his decision and said he doesn’t support the Satan stuff. It shows how people can have different beliefs about music and art.

This article is based on a USA TODAY report by Drew Pittock, who covers national trending news and can be reached at DPittock@usatodayco.com.

FAQ (Questions You Might Ask)

1. What does "opening slot" mean?
It means playing music on stage before the main singer or band comes out. It’s like being the warm‑up act for the big show.

2. Is Satanism a real religion?
In this story, Twin Temple uses Satanic imagery as a style and belief that is more about being different and theatrical. They are not hurting anyone; it’s part of their art.

3. Why did Charley Crockett not want them?
He didn’t like their Satanic pictures and didn’t want that at his country music shows. He said he makes his own choices and life is hard.

4. Will Twin Temple actually play with Jack White?
Yes! They are set to open at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in late September 2026.

5. Who is Drew Pittock?
He is the writer for USA TODAY who reported this news on July 14, 2026, and he can be emailed at DPittock@usatodayco.com.