Patrick Carney

American drummer (born 1980) Patrick CarneyCarney performing in 2014Background informationAlso known asThe Salesman, Chilli con Carney, Tickles, Captain Crunch.BornPatrick James Carney (1980-04-15) April 15, 1980 (age 46)Akron, Ohio, U.S.Genres Blues rock garage rock alternative rock indie rock Occupations Musician songwriter record producer Instruments Drums percussion guitar bass piano keyboards Years active2000–presentMember of The Black Keys Formerly of Drummer The Rentals Spouses Denise Grollmus ​ ​(m. 2007; div. 2009)​ Emily Ward ​ ​(m. 2012; div. 2016)​ Michelle Branch ​(m. 2019)​Musical artist Patrick James Carney (born April 15, 1980) is an American musician and producer best known as the drummer of the Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio. Early life Carney stated in an interview with Modern Drummer that he never took drum lessons as a child, but learned by mimicking friends who also were drummers, using a $150 drumset that he bought with money earned from a job as a teenager. Carney grew up in Akron, Ohio. Career Carney playing with the Black Keys in 2010 In 2001, Carney and Auerbach, lead singer and guitarist, formed the Black Keys, releasing