Get Behind Me Satan

album by the White Stripes

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Get Behind Me Satan is the fifth album by the American rock duo The White Stripes, released in 2005. The album earned the duo a Grammy Award. The White Stripes, formed in Detroit, were known for their distinctive blend of punk, folk, country, and blues music, with members guitarist-vocalist Jack White and drummer Meg White. Their music often featured Jack's guitar work and vocals complemented by Meg's simple yet powerful drumming. The band released seven acclaimed albums before officially disbanding in 2011.12

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…another Grammy for their album Get Behind Me Satan (2005), and the song “Icky Thump,” from their album of the same name (2007), became the band’s first Top 40 hit on the Billboard singles chart. In addition, Icky Thump was the White Stripes’ third recording to earn the Grammy for…
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…another Grammy for their album Get Behind Me Satan (2005), and the song “Icky Thump,” from their album of the same name (2007), became the band’s first Top 40 hit on the Billboard singles chart. In addition, Icky Thump was the White Stripes’ third recording to earn the Grammy for…
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