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“I can totally identify with the younger kids. I'll never do what Jon Spencer did to me when I was 16, though. I made a tape with my friends and I put it onstage right near his mic stand by the pedal board and he pulled it out with his foot, kicked it to the center of the stage, looked me in the eye and stomped it to pieces.”

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Patrick Carney, born on April 15, 1980, is a renowned musician from Cleveland, Ohio. He is the drummer for The Black Keys, a band known for its distinctive rock style and Carney's exceptional drumming skills. Carney's musical journey began in his teenage years, and he formed The Black Keys with guitarist Dan Auerbach, gaining recognition in the indie music scene. more

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