A Documentary Film

The Black Keys

2002 – 2003

The Black Keys - Overview Band Members Current Members Dan Auerbach - Guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards (2001–present) Patrick Carney - Drums, percussion, bass (2001–present) Former Touring Members Dante Ferrando - Bass (various tours) Nick Movshon - Bass (various tours) Leon Michels - Keyboards (various tours) Formation Formed:...

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The Film

Chapters

Origins

The Beginning

This foundation of raw blues passion and DIY commitment would serve them well as they evolved from basement recordings to Grammy-winning stadium rockers.

The Rise

Building a Legacy

The Black Keys - Career & Discography The Big Come Up (2002) Released: May 14, 2002 Label: Alive Records Peak Chart Position: Did not chart (reached #190 on Billboard Heatseekers) "I'll Be Your Man" "She Said, She Said" (Beatles cover) "Leavin' Trunk" Notes: Recorded in Carney's basement;...

The Work

Defining Moments

The Black Keys' award recognition demonstrates: 1. **Critical respect** - Grammy wins across multiple categories 2.

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

The Black Keys developed a distinctive sound that merges raw Mississippi hill country blues with garage rock energy, creating a stripped-down yet powerful aesthetic that evolved significantly over their career while maintaining core blues foundations.

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Their ability to navigate personal conflicts and maintain creative partnership demonstrates the depth of their musical connection and mutual respect.

In Their Words

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- **Notes:** Recorded in Carney's basement; established raw blues-rock sound ### Thickfreakness (2003) - **Released:** April 8, 2003 - **Label:** Fat Possum Records - **Peak Chart Position:** Did not chart - **Notable Tracks:** -

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Have Love, Will Travel

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When the Lights Go Out

— "Grown So Ugly" (Robert Pete Williams cover)

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- **Notes:** Recorded in abandoned tire factory in Akron; breakthrough to wider audience ### Magic Potion (2006) - **Released:** September 12, 2006 - **Label:** Nonesuch Records - **Peak Chart Position:** #95 (US) - **Certification:** US Gold - **Notable Tracks:** -

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The Work

Innovations

Year	Title	Role/Impact	Type
2001	Band Members	Recording	Album
2001	Current Members	Recording	Album
2001	Former Touring Members	Recording	Album
2001	Formation	Recording	Album
2001	Genres	Recording	Album
2001	Years Active	Recording	Album