Biography (The Black Keys)

The Black Keys are a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United States which formed in 2001, consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. The band name was inspired by a schizophrenic artist and friend in Akron, who used the term "black keys" to describe things he disliked or people he did not trust. The Black Keys have roots in traditional blues and psychedelic rock stylings.

They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. October 2005 saw the release of the DVD Live, recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia March 18, 2005. In 2006 they released Magic Potion, as well as the lesser-known Chulahoma and a single version of Your Touch.

One of their trademarks is their preference for simple, lo-fi recording techniques. They refuse to use big-name studios, and do most recording, producing,...

Album Records (The Black Keys)

Lonely Boy Tighten Up Everlasting Light Next Girl Gold on the Ceiling Howlin' for You The Only One Dead and Gone Little Black Submarines Black Mud Run Right Back Sister Money Maker Sinister Kid Ten Cent Pistol Hell of a Season Stop Stop She's Long Gone Nova Baby Mind Eraser

Brothers Attack & Rel Rubber Facto