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Dan Auerbach was born in Akron, Ohio, United States on May 14, 1979. Dan Auerbach is listed as a singer, guitarist and composer. The age as of 2026 is 47. Schooling on record includes Firestone High School and University of Akron.
My Take
Dan Auerbach is, for me, the sound of grit turned into craft. Born in Wooster, Ohio, he built The Black Keys with Patrick Carney into a global force using little more than fuzzed-out blues, two stubborn musicians and thirteen albums of conviction. I admire how he refused to chase trends, letting the dirt stay in the tone. His work as a producer is just as telling, drawing out other artists' best instincts. He strikes me as a true journeyman in the best sense, someone who treats music as a trade and keeps quietly mastering it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Auerbach
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・オーバック
- Reading
- だん・おーばっく
- Born
- May 14, 1979 (age 47)
- Origin
- Akron, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- singer / guitarist / composer / record producer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Firestone High School
- University
- University of Akron
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.theblackkeys.com
- Xhttps://x.com/danauerbach
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan%20Auerbach
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2418836
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Auerbach born?
Dan Auerbach was born on May 14, 1979 and is 47 years old.
Where is Dan Auerbach from?
Dan Auerbach is from Akron, Ohio, United States.
What does Dan Auerbach do?
Dan Auerbach works as singer, guitarist, composer, record producer, musician.
Where did Dan Auerbach study?
Dan Auerbach attended University of Akron.
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