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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 stylings.

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Success of Black Keys surprises even the musicians
By Gary Graff Count Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney among those surprised — perhaps most surprised — by the Black Keys' success. The once steadfastly underground and independent-minded duo from Akron has grown into a global star concern, with sales ...

Michigan's Best: The Black Keys at Joe Louis Arena, Butterflies are Blooming ...
The Black Keys. Late last week I talked to The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach about his band's most recent success, the CD "El Camino." It's led to a gold album, as well as performances on "Saturday Night Live" and the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

Spotify Exec Ken Parks On "Windowing": Mind-Boggling, Very Bad, Hostile
Coldplay, for example, "windowed" Mylo Xyloto for months; other mainstream holdouts include the Black Keys and Adele. KEN PARKS: My initial take is that it's a very bad idea. From a user standpoint, it's a pretty hostile proposition.

Arctic Monkeys fly solo
The British rockers – who are currently involved in a bidding war between two record companies – decided to release RU Mine? yesterday (27 February) in order to tie it in with their US tour with The Black Keys, which kicks off on 2 March.