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    Jack White announced for 2012 Voodoo Fest lineup

    Associated Press – Wed, Jun 27, 2012 11:24 AM EDT

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Touring in support of his critically acclaimed debut solo album, "Blunderbuss," Jack White has been added to the lineup for the 2012 Voodoo Music and Arts Experience.

    White joins other headliners for the event, set for Oct. 26-28, including Grammy Award-winning trio Green Day and Neil Young & Crazy Horse.

    Other talent previously announced include The Avett Brothers, electronic dance music star Skrillex, Justice, Tomahawk, Say Anything, funk bassist Bootsy Collins, blues-rock guitarist Gary Clark Jr. and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

    Three-day general admission passes are $175. Tickets are available via www.thevoodooexperience.com . For the first time, this year's festival also will offer on-site camping inside New Orleans' historic City Park.

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