“Seven Nation Army” was instantly addictive, not for its lyrics, per se, but for Jack White‘s repetitious riff and treading march of Meg White’s drums. The pulsating drum-and-guitar combo made up for ...

Seven Nation Army is notable for its lack of a vocal-driven chorus, instead using the riff as its main hook.

Before it was played in bars, stadiums, and arenas across the world, the opening riff to “Seven Nation Army” was played on the fly during a White Stripes soundcheck in Australia. The player was, of ...