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When did The Black Keys start making music?

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The Black Keys's first song “Set You Free” released in 2002.


The Black Keys are an American rock band formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. The group consists of Dan Auerbach (guitar, vocals) and Patrick Carney (drums).

The duo began as an independent act, recording music in basements and self-producing their records, before eventually emerging as one of the most popular garage rock artists during a second... Read More
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