The Black Keys' Patrick Carney on working with Beck and Noel Gallagher and the band's dynamic!

In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Patrick Carney, one half of the The Black Keys. They delve into Patrick's musical roots, tracing his journey from a young musician to one of the most compelling rock stars of his generation. They explore the formation of the Black Keys, and, Patrick also shares anecdotes from touring with iconic acts like Beck and Radiohead, offering a glimpse into his life on the road. The conversation also turns to the importance of resilience in the music industry, as Patrick reflects on the challenges the Black Keys faced in their early days and how they persevered to achieve success. As excitement abounds for the new Black Keys album, Patrick goes into detail about some of the album’s singles, and what fans can expect from their new musical offering. Throughout the interview, Patrick's passion for music shines through as he shares insights into his creative process and the evolution of The Black Keys' sound. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of modern rock's most influential figures. Tune in for a captivating discussion with Patrick Carney! For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Promos for new record 01:49 – Click tracks 03:41 – Starting as a guitar player 05:20 – Drum talk 06:54 – Growing up in Akron/Devo’s influence 08:22 – Meeting Dan 11:18 – Establishing the Black Keys/origin of the band name 13:00 – Bonding over music with Dan 15:26 – Discovering Nirvana 16:58 – Mailing out the first Black Keys demo 18:40 – Third Black Keys member/playing without a bassist 21:59 – Finding commercial success with the sixth album 22:36 – Putting songs in commercials 28:15 – Signing to Fat Possum Records and early tours 33:40 – Touring with Beck and Radiohead 36:50 – Rosebar show 38:07 – Persevering in the music business 39:15 – Not being complacent once you’ve achieved success 40:47 – Working with Beck and recording Ohio Players 45:05 – Beautiful People (Stay High) 48:53 – Charity show 49:45 – Patrick’s dynamic with Dan 51:50 – Dan’s solo record 53:10 – Producing records by others 54:40 – DJing 55:37 – Patrick’s relationship with the music business 57:52 – Top 5 drummers of all time 59:45 – Top 5 music documentaries 1:01:50 – Top 5 bands that should have been bigger