Which alternative rock band’s song “Seven Nation Army” opens with a famous guitar riff?

The White Stripes recorded “Seven Nation Army,” whose opening riff became one of rock’s most recognizable musical hooks.

“Seven Nation Army” was written and produced by Jack White and released in 2003 on The White Stripes’ fourth studio album, Elephant. Although the opening sound is commonly mistaken for a bass guitar, White created it with a semi-acoustic guitar passed through an octave effect. The riff then anchors the song’s verse and chorus.

The track became a major international hit and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2004. Its chant-like melody was later adopted in football and other sporting crowds around the world. The White Stripes were a Detroit duo consisting of Jack White and Meg White; their stripped-down setup made the song’s dense, forceful sound especially distinctive.