dan-auerbach

Did You Know

• • Auerbach learned guitar from his mother's side of the family, blues lineage.
• • He co-founded The Black Keys in Akron, Ohio, transforming the city's music scene.
• • Their indie breakout, *Rubber Factory*, was recorded in a converted tire-manufacturing building.
• • He produced Dr. John's Grammy-winning album *Locked Down*, showcasing his diverse talent.
• • Auerbach's guitar style draws heavily from Junior Kimbrough's hypnotic hill country blues.
• • He formed The Arcs, a psychedelic rock side project, revealing his eclectic tastes.
• • "Lonely Boy"'s iconic one-take music video catapulted The Black Keys to global fame.
• • His production work on Lana Del Rey's *Ultraviolence* surprised many, broadening his reach.
• • Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville fosters vintage recording techniques.
• • He helped revive the careers of overlooked blues musicians through his record label.
• • Auerbach learned guitar from his mother's side of the family, blues musicians.
• • He and Patrick Carney formed The Black Keys in Akron, Ohio, after dropping out of college.
• • Their raw, blues-rock sound gained traction after a deal with indie label Alive Records.
• • He produced Dr. John's 'Locked Down,' a Grammy-winning album that revitalized Dr. John's career.
• • Auerbach's solo album, 'Keep It Hid,' showcased a softer, more introspective side.
• • He formed the band The Arcs, exploring a psychedelic and soulful sound beyond The Black Keys.
• • His collaboration with Lana Del Rey on 'Ultraviolence' highlighted his production versatility.
• • The Black Keys' 'Lonely Boy' became a global anthem, propelling them to mainstream fame.
• • Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville became a hub for vintage-inspired recordings.
• • He champions traditional blues and soul, keeping the genres alive for new generations.

Connected Places

Akron, OH Malibu, CA New York, NY Tupelo, MS