Jack Lawrence (bassist)

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"Little" Jack Lawrence is a musician from Northern Kentucky. He plays bass, guitar, banjo, autoharp, mandolin, drums, piano, accordion, and the clarinet.

He is currently a member of three bands:

• The Greenhornes — a garage rock trio from Cincinnati (bass, vocals). Lawrence has been playing with them since the band's inception in the mid-90's.
• Blanche — from Detroit (banjo, autoharp, mandolin, bass, vocals), since the summer of 2004. Lawrence and Blanche's other members have stated that he will not leave Blanche due to The Raconteurs' overwhelming popularity. Blanche released an EP titled "What This Town Needs" on October 24, 2006 on the V2 Ada label and are planning to release a full-length album in early 2007, with much touring.
• The Raconteurs — (bass, vocals), a Grammy nominated Nashville-based band composed of Brendan Benson, Jack White, and Patrick Keeler. The Raconteurs came together in the summer of 2004 but debuted in early 2006. The band has been touring North America and Europe since March of 2006, and are most commonly known for their hit single, Steady, As She Goes.

Lawrence has also worked on several side projects, including playing bass on Loretta Lynn's 2004 album, Van Lear Rose. The album's backing band was put together and led by Jack White of The White Stripes and dubbed the Do-Whaters. The band also included Lawrence's fellow Greenhorne and Raconteur drummer Patrick Keeler, as well as his fellow Blanche member, pedal steel player Dave Feeny. Lawrence is working with Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) on her upcoming solo album.