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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.
Locations in Lyrics
6 location references across 11 songs
Songs & Places
Show Me
Tupelo, MS
"I'm twenty miles out of Tupelo"
Malibu Man
New York City, NY
Malibu, CA
"I moved from New York, with my boogie board"
Shine on Me
Dover
Street Walkin’
New York City, NY
"Yankee tickets"
Goin’ Home
streets
Heartbroken, In Disrepair
Under the bridge
street
Keep It Hid
King of a One Horse Town
ocean
desolation road
one horse town
Livin’ in Sin
mountain
Never in My Wildest Dreams
this land
Waiting on a Song
railroad
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