The Black Keys
Blues-rock guitar-drums
The Black Keys is an American rock duo from Akron, Ohio, formed in 2001.
The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney.
Their blues-inflected garage rock sound gained mainstream success in the 2010s with albums like *Brothers* and *El Camino*: The Black Keys headlined the festival.
Northeast Ohio industrial city
- OhioMidwestern state, major river
- GrammyRecording achievement trophy
- El CaminoChevrolet coupe utility vehicle
- discographyCatalog of musical recordings
tour · concert · album · indie · alternative · Danger Mouse · lo-fi · analog
Alluvial formation at mouth
- slide guitarStringed instrument with gliding bar
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- soulfulExpressing deep emotion
- rawIn original state
distortion · riff · fuzz · vintage · groove · swagger · boogie · stomp
In original state
- fuzzySoft and unclear
- lo-fiImperfect audio quality, informally
- distortedMisshapen from original form
- DIYAmateur home projects
basement · two-piece · minimal · loud · crunchy · reverb · trashy · punchy
Blues guitarist icon
- Muddy WatersChicago blues founding figure
- MississippiSouthern state or major river
- juke jointInformal Southern music bar
- Chicago bluesAmplified urban blues style
Akron
Northeast Ohio industrial city
- OhioMidwestern state, major river
- GrammyRecording achievement trophy
- El CaminoChevrolet coupe utility vehicle
discography · tour · concert · album · indie · alternative · Danger Mouse · lo-fi · analog
Delta
Alluvial formation at mouth
- slide guitarStringed instrument with gliding bar
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- soulfulExpressing deep emotion
raw · distortion · riff · fuzz · vintage · groove · swagger · boogie · stomp · howl
raw
In original state
DIY · basement · two-piece · minimal · loud · crunchy · reverb · trashy · punchy · unpolished
B.B. King
Blues guitarist icon
- Muddy WatersChicago blues founding figure
- MississippiSouthern state or major river
- juke jointInformal Southern music bar
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Kraftwerk · Depeche Mode · Pet Shop Boys · Coldplay · Maroon 5
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