The Black Keys are an Indie Band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 2001. The duo consists of Dan Auerbach on Guitar and vocals and Patrick Carney on Drums.
They began their musical journey in a basement, crafting a unique sound that blended Garage Rock, Blues, and Punk. Their music was influenced by a diverse range of artists, from the Clash and the Ramones to Howling Wolf and Robert Johnson, setting them apart in the music scene.

In 2002, they released their first Album called The Big Come Up. They continued to refine their talent for the next ten years by performing in small clubs, music festivals, and album releases such as Rubber Factory in 2004 and Attack and Release in 2008. It was in 2010 that their efforts started bearing fruit with the album release of Brothers; the hit song on that Album, Tighten Up, won them three music Grammy awards. However, the following year, 2011, the El Camino album went to the top of the charts with placement on Billboard’s 200 chart with the song Lonely Boy, leading the way with three Grammy Awards. Other hit songs on the Album are Dead and Gone, Gold on the Ceiling, and Little Black Submarines. The Album’s success led to the band’s first arena tour, the El Camino Tour.

In 2014, their eighth Album, Turn Blue, was their first number-one record in the United States, Canada, and Australia.  It sold 164,000 copies in the US in its first week. Also, it was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, with “Fever” being nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. In May 2014, the Black Keys embarked on a world tour to support the Turn Blue, with Cage the Elephant, Jake Bugg, and St. Vincent all separately opening for them. 

More recently, the band has continued to impress with their releases, including Delta Kream in 2021, Dropout Boogie in 2022, and Ohio Players in 2024. They are currently on tour, showcasing their continued success and entertaining audiences with their unique sound.