The group relocated to a San Francisco recording studio in early 2002 with producer Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads to begin work on their next album. The band released the live album, Raw and Rare , in 2003 through Dim Mak Records . On August 25, 2003, the Von Bondies and Sonic Youth opened for the Stooges (who had just reunited) at DTE Energy Music Theatre . On the evening of December 13, 2003, an altercation occurred between Stollsteimer and the White Stripes frontman Jack White during the record release party for the band Blanche at The Magic Stick (a Detroit music club and part of the Majestic Theater complex). Stollsteimer was treated for injuries at Detroit Receiving Hospital . Detroit police arrested White and the Wayne County prosecutor’s office charged him with aggravated assault. White pleaded guilty to assault and a judge sentenced him to anger management classes.
Relocated to a San Francisco recording studio
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