Stagger Lee

At the 2014 Osheaga Festival in Montreal, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' set was unexpectedly cut short during their performance of "Stagger Lee." In a spontaneous act of camaraderie, Jack White began his subsequent set by completing "Stagger Lee," effectively picking up where Nick Cave left off. This gesture was well-received by the audience and showcased the mutual respect between the artists.

This incident is remembered as a highlight of the festival, exemplifying the spontaneity and collaborative spirit that can arise during live music events. Unfortunately, official footage nor recording of this performance is not available.

This weekend at the Osheaga Festival in Montreal, both Nick Cave and Jack White were slated to perform on August 2. Cave, along with his band the Bad Seeds, were cut off before they could finish their closing tune, “Stagger Lee.” To help out his pal, Jack White opened his set with the rest of the song before launching into The White Stripes classic “Icky Thump.”

White and Cave have a history together, as White revealed at Bonnaroo that he invited Cave out for a drink the night before both were scheduled to play the Tennessee festival.

-- Jambands