The Black Keys: No longer the underdogs

No one expected that the Black Keys - drummer Patrick Carney and guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach - would sell out Madison Square Garden in 15 minutes. Anthony Mason reports on the meteoric rise of the Grammy-winning two-man rock band.

[@jadynreilly7713]

"why was Kim Kardashian even there,it's a music show" -Dan Auerbach

[@SevenFootPelican]

I'm guessing it's because her husband is one of the most popular musicians in the world? Just a guess, though.

[@luisamorim3123]

@@SevenFootPelican Hold your horses !! Most popular ? MUSICIAN ?

[@gunwingeagle1096]

This was back in 2012, were they even together yet?

[@misiekb77]

He is not musicians...hahahaha....performer of someones music...Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. West is among the most critically acclaimed ...

[@10848514959]

@@luisamorim3123 not my thing personally, but I'm pretty sure he's a musician on account of all that music he's been making and selling for the past 15 years or so

[@benbrucevid]

"..and I got a 'B' in Music Appreciation.." l.o.l.

[@chedmirandax]

These two are my heroes. They saved Rock and Roll and people really appreciate them. And also, I like how humble they are. Such a cool dudes.

[@juliewilson9002]

They saved Rock and Roll...very nicely put.

[@El_Burropixel]

Simplemente, ídolos 🎸⚡💥♥️

[@luisshorts303]

i like how they didn't just blow up, i really appreciate humble beginnings

[@90sKidFromThe70s]

Really inspiring..not only did they bring back the sound of the blues, but they did it the right way too - by going out and playing their music.

[@mmmodafoca]

I've only recently discovered this band.. and it is all by accident.. last year i had purchase a use pickup truck and the previous owner had forgotten an unmarked CD on his visor and instead of throwing it away i said what the heck i'll listen to it.. It was the entire bootleg album of Turn Blue.. AMAZINGG!! my favorite jam is Weight of love!!... Sadly i left that CD in a car i had rented for the holidays and my quest is get every one of the songs that was in that CD.

[@jamesrojas2067]

Please, listen to every single other record they made, they're all better than Turn Blue

[@tommonfron5166]

+James Rojas it's not a matter of better, it's a matter of phases. The Big Come Up was symbolic of their roots. Attack and Release certainly was a new thing too. Brothers, El Camino etc.. They're all just phases, and honestly, I saw the black keys at the el Camino world tour and turn blue world tour, both at the Oakland colosseum. And honestly they always rock the bloody hell out of whatever they're doing.

[@johnjams5278]

Pass the legacy along to the next owner if that vehicle lol

[@austin7530]

Hilarious because turn blue is their worst album lmao. Listen to magic potion

[@danielburriss7827]

That has got to be the coolest way to discover a band I’ve ever heard. I’m sure the keys would like the story too.

[@TheDeftowned]

Why is Kim Kardashian there? LOL

[@ryatt1]

I guess her moaning is music to people's ears...

[@SevenFootPelican]

I'm guessing it's because her husband is one of the most popular musicians in the world? Just a guess, though.

[@amandab3033]

SevenFoot Pelican this is from 2012... they weren’t married then but I get what it saying. Anyway, pretty sure the question was sarcastic and rhetorical.

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

@@SevenFootPelican I know it's 5 months ago but SHUT UP!

[@FruityLittleBoy]

My heroes right here...I wanna learn how to play guitar like Dan!!!

[@bradellin1]

He's the reason I started playing again. He's not fancy, he's not technical. He's damn good and plays from the heart.

[@ghostmail]

Did you learn to play?

[@lushX1]

I love how he hold his mom's hand and kisses both his parents goodbye and he's over 30. That's a genuine person right there who is lucky to do what he loves and still knows where he came from. Very refreshing.

[@MusicDude86]

Walk on By by Isaac Hayes from his 1969 album Hot Buttered Soul.

[@hectoralva6417]

MusicDude86 I thank you my good man

[@richardlusk8024]

You the man

[@michaelkirkwood284]

bless

[@davidconner3231]

Cucumbers

[@DavidHernandez-ug9gb]

Thank you

[@featherwieght101]

Its beautiful when you see the right kind of people being rewarded and recognized for their hard and honest work. They give me hope. Maybe we haven't completely lost our minds and taste in good music.

[@ThePOSSM]

Love these dudes, musicians who are humble, talented, funny and family people...it shouldn't be as unique as it is. Love it and the awesome tunes they play

[@danasweeklypicks5033]

I miss them we need new music 😫

[@SkyPon]

Maybe 2019 Pat said they are gonna make more musics soon

[@xcoolthefoolx]

Dan Auerbach has been pumping out solo music, and Patrick has been producing an album for his girlfriend and some other bands! It holds me over.

[@MrBurns-um2id]

Well they released a new song.... #Lohi

[@brendandurham3817]

@@MrBurns-um2id And #EagleBirds.

[@brendandurham3817]

​@@MrBurns-um2id Their new album "Let's Rock" will be amazing! I just know it!

[@MichaelD8393]

4:14 "I felt like I was wearing a hot dog casing". Patrick's best line.

[@jadynreilly7713]

That's basically how I feel in a dress

[@SVMayer93]

"Did you contemplate coming up with a schtick?" Both: "No"

[@ettore495]

Im going to open for these guys one day. THE BEST! Black keys I love you guys

[@williamgray3740]

In Springfield Mo.

[@taniamojica4247]

Patrick Carney is scared of heights, does it terrify him to stand up? and also I LOVE YOUR ALBUMS SO MUCH

[@EmaTheKookyOne]

they are so down to earth and so hard working! I love their music so much. saw them live twice this year, and gonna see them again twice this month! so excited! :))

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

one of the best things about the black keys is their story, I think they come from a very very familiar background and the way that they very slowly gained popularity and now they're like a CCR type group making legitimate radio hits

[@terencestewart1259]

Love how Dan's mother is holding his arm during the interview in his old house. Precious.

[@brendandurham3817]

Who's ready to hear "Let's Rock" in June?

[@kn9250]

I think I just found the textbook definition of 'down to earth'

[@benzskyeshxc96]

they are so humble. Its rare things we seen in today industry.

[@HasanAli-nu1li]

I wish they get back to make another album just to show this generation what music really mean

[@heinthepain]

Dan's dad, The Antique-Stealer

[@nintendofreak145]

These guys are my heroes, and seeing them like this made me smile so much.

[@guillll]

It's a bit weird and sad that they only got famous when their musical concept was beginning to exhaust. It's a bit like if the Stones breakthrough album was Some Girls ... I'm sure a lot of Black Keys fans never even listened to The Big Come Up. Shows as lousy the music industry is to recognize good music.

[@omaraaron6973]

Turn Blue is so different that does not seem the real Black Keys anymore.

[@christalclear8226]

I hear you. However, every artist has changes, and different times they feel strongly about. Turn Blue is a lot of talent but very different. I can't think of one album before that I don't love almost each song. Can't wait to the next gift of music that certainly will come

[@ericsanchez6827]

I didn't like turn blue at first either, cause I liked their gritty blues y'know? But the Weight Of Love grew on me, it's one of the best songs of the decade in my opinion. It's got a good Pink Floyd feel.

[@tommonfron5166]

+Eric LeCrenn-Sanchez agreed

[@revolutionoutcast7283]

guillll I personally feel like Magic Potion was their high point

[@LEFT4BASS]

They seem like such funny and relatable guys.

[@JoeSchmoeLivesHere]

I remember seeing videos of them way back in the day, playing tiny venues. Never had I seen such a tirelessly *hard* *working* team! And *tight!* .. omg they have always been tight.

[@bonvct]

Joe Schmoe yes they have...sound like a full band with just two guys

[@fockmenofocku]

hey he used the word "busk" I love it

[@OferHaz]

Watching this for the second time I realised this is not Stephen Colbert.

[@GROZNAYA]

Of Hz Watching this for the first time I realised these guys suck balls for a living. Talentless boring drivel!

[@renapeppers20]

@@GROZNAYA Reading this for the first time I realized you are a worthless bag of fucking shit who will never accomplish anything in his pathetic existence other than hating on popular artists on the internet. What a fucking failure. Your existence is fucking laughable. I hope you realize that.

[@jillianelise5]

i love them so much

[@Bayle13]

probably my favorite band!

[@centpushups]

10 Lovers is my favorite of all there songs. It just draws you in it puts you in a trance

[@philmcafee343]

I will never forget my friend taking me to a black keys and dr dog concert at a small venue in my home town. Probably had less than a hundred people there and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@BSandman]

Ive known the Black Keys for 4 years now. Sounds better every time i listen to their music !

[@josephelza6033]

I love that they were on No Resevations with Anthony Bourdain. It's easy my favorite episode from the show

[@rerere175]

I didnt know Austin Powers was in the Black Keys...wow

[@LTMCMedia]

Favorite band like ever and not just for the tunes

[@MusicDude86]

This is very inspiring!

[@pedroeors]

1:56 song is Walk on by - Isaac Hayes

[@spartacus2296]

pedroeors I love Dans laugh 😂

[@waywardinaway]

pedroeors thanks c:

[@Krakbham]

Thanks so much

[@robinwagner8713]

one of the greatest bands out there 🎸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@imkool3690]

im 13 and ive been listening to them since i was in kindergarten!i thank my older sister

[@dimesy94]

"Why is Kim Kadahsian even there?!" Crying :')

[@jessjess9066]

seeing them Sunday, there still going strong

[@ohrenrabe33]

Two lovely guys.

[@mojowolf5597]

Love these Guys...THEY ARE CONTEMPORARY LEGENDS...THE BEST

[@mooredrywall]

great story ! 2 great souls!

[@j.joseph8916]

What's the Isaac Hayes song played in this called?

[@minamarciano3561]

Walk on by.. U should check out the look of love too

[@asmith4549]

El Camino came in 2nd behind Michael Buble Christmas 😂

[@markashworth9452]

The Black Keys are on my top 10 bands. Love how success never changed their humbleness.

[@bluesevie30]

I love these guys ❤❤

[@xDOLLSTEAKx]

I went to Firestone! Feels good knowing that I walked on the same floor as Dan and Pat ; ]

[@kendowns1061]

I love the Black Keys I saw them at the 02 arena 2011and after the first few songs 3 musicians left the stage leaving Dan and Patric who blue the house down just the two of them awesome

[@Djrog00]

sucks you didn't like the album, but it makes sense for their progression. They probably aren't going to recreate The Big Come Up, Thickfreakness, or Rubber Factory (my favorite albums still) but they have to progress. I personally think they've done a very good job. I enjoy almost all of their stuff, which is something i don't find from many other artists.

[@coffeeandpeach]

i love how Pat looked like McLovin when he was young

[@macarthur19]

I went to the first msg show with a bag full of joints, it was grand. I was getting everyone around me stoned, worth the half oz for sure

[@yungsinatra3683]

They so chill

[@jonsmiths6192]

7:17-7:24. Dan got a little bit emotional when his step dad said those great things about him. It goes to show that sometimes we all need to hear something similar from our parents or other people who mean so much to them.

[@henrymathews2556]

I noticed this too. It's like he doesn't know how to react, but you can tell it's important.

[@ChristianW1975]

"How can you not support hard working passion" Well spoken dad !

[@Add_Account485]

What's that Isaak Hays? Song their playing apx 2:00m-/2:10? Or what song is it? Does anyone know

[@Stahodad]

I needed a reset today.. this was it. ❤

[@navshri]

Passion and Hardwork

[@frankjbmario]

University gig Bristol UK 2006 was the first time I saw them after being a Thickfreakness fan. Awesome. Loved the improvisation, such a small venue! Well done guys.

[@christalclear8226]

Love that their first albums were recorded in Patrick's Basement

[@Leftyslim]

I saw them at a bar in Baltimore on the thickfreakness tour. in 2003. It literally changed my life.

[@DeviousOne0]

Very humble guys & a great band.

[@Morningsky51]

Love this band! They are great!

[@MarkerD2]

This album will always shine as bright as sun :P

[@ccrr96]

Amazing. These guys need a movie. Amazing story.

[@samwellman5790]

Love this! Shows how anyone who works on their passion can become famous!

[@DRACOCHIEF]

While girls my age are fangirling over one direction and Justin bieber, I fanguy over the black keys

[@tomramirez3122]

They don't need style, they don't need to be cool or buff, nor do they need to be "hot" because they have an awesome personality and have ALOT of talent

[@CptDepressing]

"Run Right Back" Track 6 on El Camino... Knew it by heart. So damned proud.

[@jttj7200]

Anybody have any idea where the pictures (especially the black-and-white ones at the end) are from?

[@aclass22]

Dans Mom was my French Teacher! Lol Thats awesome!!!

[@Carvillar93]

I watched this story for the second time now and even today, I can't believe how humble and grounded these dudes are. Surely they changed their style, especially if you compare Turn Blue to their earlier works. But they are some sort of what I call the backbone of Rock'n'Roll music - in a old fashioned sense. In the US, you can find so many great bands, just take trip to the Warped Tour, but they are different in their approach and behaviour. I think they miss out on some of the fundamental ingridients - the things, that make this genre so great. Soul, low-key productions and a little bit of a sandpaper-element. Something gritty. The Black Keys have that. Let's just hope they get back together and kill it with another album.

[@BeatleLoverification]

So proud to be from Akron!!!

[@akdeere]

Love the black keys, they are my ultimate favorite band and my 2 favorite people!!

[@AdrianCuyubambaDiaz]

I LOVE THESE GUYS SO MUCH

[@williamjohnjnr]

"how can you not support hard work and passion" - the black keys in a nutshell. god i love these guys.

[@michaelwelker6201]

I love these guys !!!

[@theplourde]

what is the name of the Issac Hayes song they play in the begginning?

[@L.A.W.Studios]

"The Genuine Article" these guys.. We need more rockers with this much ...A U T H E N T I C I T Y. Love these guys' attitude/taste in music, and they can *realy* jam ...and write to boot! Yessir...

[@J12680]

Saw them last night. They buzzed through that set 🎸🔥

[@lukeballesteros4586]

"It was weird being there on the red carpet" "We felt so out of place. I felt so dumb in a tuxedo." LOL

[@markpaolano8231]

Anthony Mason, i would like to have a drink with you. Watch you every Saturday. Your a great reporter.

[@slickskillsman]

just saw them yesterday in montreal. soooo amazing live

[@54markl]

The Last Rock and Roll.

[@SRartz25]

wheres the video of the going to muscle shoals? cant find it again anywhere

[@lushX1]

Never claimed they were. I simply said he seems like a genuine person and those are not seen much these days. Geez.

[@kanealson5200]

Well looks like it's from here straight to an Isaac Hayes video.

[@Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad]

whats the name of the isaac hayes song at about 2:05

[@edwardssistershands]

How'd they get Bob Saget to interview black keys?

[@Kingkotee]

what is that Isaac Hayes song they were playing for the interviewer??

[@darleneappleman3911]

Love your music

[@bl8976]

Including 3 people for most unique has to be the edgiest that teenage high school high school yearbook editor had ever felt up to that point

[@gazmanplus]

Awesome band! Best new band find for me in a lot of years!

[@sumaiahaltabaa9739]

My favourite band ever ♥️♥️

[@Pelvic0stentations]

what is the name of the isaac hayes song????????