Seven Nation Army

The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” (2003) is a modern rock classic defined by its iconic bass-like guitar riff that has since become a universal sports chant. The song’s raw simplicity — Jack White’s fuzz-drenched guitar (tuned down to sound like a bass), Meg White’s pounding drums, and Jack’s bluesy howl — won Best Rock Song at the 2004 Grammys and conquered alternative charts. More than that, it escaped the confines of rock radio to become a global stadium anthem; whether at soccer matches or protests, when you hear an entire crowd singing that famous riff, it’s “Seven Nation Army” echoing around the world.