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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=7951 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:34:27 -0400 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:02:33 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=7951 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/the-black-keys-you-got-to-lose-is-a-lesson-in-twelve-bar-progression-and-chuck-berry-licks https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/the-black-keys-you-got-to-lose-is-a-lesson-in-twelve-bar-progression-and-chuck-berry-licks Tab Spotlight: "You Got to Lose" might just bet the best introduction to playing the blues, and none of its ingredients are hard to learn.]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:34:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/guitar_of_the_week/dan-auerbach-didnt-need-a-les-paul--just-a-beat-up-cheap-harmony-h78-and-a-fuzz-pedal https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/guitar_of_the_week/dan-auerbach-didnt-need-a-les-paul--just-a-beat-up-cheap-harmony-h78-and-a-fuzz-pedal Guitar Of The Week: Garage rock is best served through a vintage, inexpensive pawnshop guitar. ]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:49:42 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_release_statement_after_north_america_tour_cancellation_and_low_ticket_sales_rumors.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_release_statement_after_north_america_tour_cancellation_and_low_ticket_sales_rumors.html Music News: "The band wants to assure everyone that Dan & Patrick are alive and well."]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 21:30:34 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_reveal_how_beck_helped_them_get_their_first_huge_break.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_reveal_how_beck_helped_them_get_their_first_huge_break.html Music News: Patrick Carney recalls how a night of pounding leftover drinks led to touring with Beck.]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 02:46:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_guitarist_explains_one_surprising_thing_billy_gibbons_did_in_studio_recalls_zz_top_guitarist_showing_up_unnanounced_for_their_live_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_guitarist_explains_one_surprising_thing_billy_gibbons_did_in_studio_recalls_zz_top_guitarist_showing_up_unnanounced_for_their_live_show.html Music News: "He didn't even say hello to us".]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 20:48:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_release_new_song_it_aint_over.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_release_new_song_it_aint_over.html Music News: The song is off the band's upcoming album "Dropout Boogie"]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_carney_names_biggest_mistake_bands_make_these_days_recalls_lowest_point_of_his_life.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_carney_names_biggest_mistake_bands_make_these_days_recalls_lowest_point_of_his_life.html Music News: Patrick also discusses whether he considers himself a good drummer.]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 12:09:25 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_address_breakup_remarks_name_weirdest_person_they_ever_met.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_address_breakup_remarks_name_weirdest_person_they_ever_met.html Music News: "Between 2014 and 2002, we've made eight albums," Patrick Carney says.]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:11:20 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_dan_auerbach_talks_how_he_fell_in_love_with_guitar_again_says_more_than_half_of_new_album_solos_are_improvised.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_dan_auerbach_talks_how_he_fell_in_love_with_guitar_again_says_more_than_half_of_new_album_solos_are_improvised.html Music News: "I just *** kept 'em," the guitarist says.]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:21:15 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_guitarist_explains_why_he_doesnt_want_to_get_too_good_at_playing_guitar.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_guitarist_explains_why_he_doesnt_want_to_get_too_good_at_playing_guitar.html Music News: Dan Auerbach acknowledges that this is a bit of a "weird" thing.]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:58:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drop_sizzling_new_song_lohi_out_of_the_blue.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drop_sizzling_new_song_lohi_out_of_the_blue.html Music News: It's been five years since the band released their last original material in the form of "Turn Blue"]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2019 13:35:14 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/richard_swift_of_the_black_keys_dead_at_41.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/richard_swift_of_the_black_keys_dead_at_41.html Community Feed: Cause of death not yet revealed.]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:54:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/dan_auerbach_announces_new_solo_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/dan_auerbach_announces_new_solo_album.html New Releases: Black Keys rocker Dan Auerbach has confirmed news of a new solo album and tour set for later this year.]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:12:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/the_black_keys_dan_auerbach_abducted_by_aliens_in_shine_on_me_video.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/the_black_keys_dan_auerbach_abducted_by_aliens_in_shine_on_me_video.html Community Feed: The Black Keys' singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach is abducted by aliens in the video for his newly released single, "Shine On Me," from his upcoming solo album, Waiting On A Song.]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:40:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_regret_inducting_unpleasant_steve_miller_into_rock_hall.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_regret_inducting_unpleasant_steve_miller_into_rock_hall.html Music News: "The most unpleasant part was being around him."]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:38:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drummer_calls_jack_white_a_bully_asshole.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drummer_calls_jack_white_a_bully_asshole.html Music News: Patrick Carney says White tried to start a fight with him in New York.]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:19:40 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_black_keys_dan_auerbach_forms_new_band_the_arcs_promises_extra_weird_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_black_keys_dan_auerbach_forms_new_band_the_arcs_promises_extra_weird_album.html New Releases: Boxing-related 7-inch single comes next month.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:11:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_cover_edwyn_collins_a_girl_like_you.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_cover_edwyn_collins_a_girl_like_you.html Music News: US duo have played the cover at recent live shows.]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:56:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_say_theyre_ready_to_make_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_say_theyre_ready_to_make_new_album.html Music News: But drummer Patrick Carney says touring plans may postpone studio sessions.]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2014 08:48:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/the_black_keys_honoured_with_a_tribute_burger.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/the_black_keys_honoured_with_a_tribute_burger.html Wtf?: "The Akron Burger" is being served at branches of Umami Burger in the US.]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:07:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drummer_jack_whites_an_a-shole_i_feel_embarrassed_for_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drummer_jack_whites_an_a-shole_i_feel_embarrassed_for_him.html Music News: "I don't hold grudges, man. I really don't," Patrick Cerney adds.]]> Wed, 21 May 2014 13:44:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_slam_michael_jackson_album_xscape.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_slam_michael_jackson_album_xscape.html Music News: Patrick Carney says LA Reid "needed a new boat" after release of unheard MJ tunes.]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 09:18:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drummer_reignites_bieber_beef_hes_a_f--king_moron.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/black_keys_drummer_reignites_bieber_beef_hes_a_f--king_moron.html Music News: As always, new album release is the perfect time for attention-grabbing insults.]]> Tue, 13 May 2014 07:03:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/stream_the_black_keys_new_album_turn_blue.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/stream_the_black_keys_new_album_turn_blue.html New Releases: The record will be released on May 13.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 21:00:53 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_theres_probably_people_that_just_want_us_to_f--k_it_all_up.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_theres_probably_people_that_just_want_us_to_f--k_it_all_up.html Music News: Patrick Carney says their success has made them "more of a target now."]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:30:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_reveal_new_song_turn_blue.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_black_keys_reveal_new_song_turn_blue.html Music News: Band share title track from forthcoming studio album.]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:06:34 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_black_keys_reveal_new_album_details_stream_new_single_fever.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_black_keys_reveal_new_album_details_stream_new_single_fever.html New Releases: The band also confirms this year's Glastonbury performance.]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:17:40 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_black_keys_announce_new_album_turn_blue_via_mike_tysons_twitter.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_black_keys_announce_new_album_turn_blue_via_mike_tysons_twitter.html New Releases: The group have also shared a teaser clip for the record.]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 06:42:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/black_keys_dan_auerbach_loses_bob_dylans_hair_in_divorce_settlement.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/black_keys_dan_auerbach_loses_bob_dylans_hair_in_divorce_settlement.html Wtf?: It's definitely one of the most unusual divorce settlements in the history of rock music.]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:58:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/dan_auerbach_to_be_featured_in_noiseys_guitar_moves_episode_4.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/dan_auerbach_to_be_featured_in_noiseys_guitar_moves_episode_4.html Wtf?: Hosted by Matt Sweeney, the show features tutorials and in-depth interviews with some of the most legendary musicians in rock and roll.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:02:33 -0400