What is Dan Auerbach's Net Worth?
Dan Auerbach is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the vocalist and guitarist of the blues-rock band the Black Keys. Dan Auerbach's net worth is $25 million. Apart from recording and co-producing multiple studio albums with the band, he also has a solo career and a side project called the Arcs. As a producer, Auerbach has worked with artists including Dr. John, the Pretenders, and Cage the Elephant.
Early Life and Education
Dan Auerbach was born in 1979 in Akron, Ohio, to Mary, a French teacher, and Charles, an antique dealer. He is of partial Manx descent on his mother's side and Polish Jewish ancestry on his father's side. Auerbach's passion for blues music began after listening to his father's old vinyl records. He was also influenced by his mother's bluegrass musician uncles. During his teenage years, Auerbach attended Firestone High School and captained the soccer team. Later, he enrolled at the University of Akron but dropped out to pursue his music career.
The Black Keys: Formation and Early Success
Growing up, Auerbach was friends with Patrick Carney, a boy from his neighborhood. They attended high school together and started playing music in 1996. Both dropped out of the University of Akron and founded the Black Keys in 2001. They signed with the indie label Alive and released their debut album "The Big Come Up" in 2002. This led to a deal with Fat Possum Records, which released their second album, "Thickfreakness." Their third album, "Rubber Factory," in 2004 boosted their profile, leading to a major label deal with Nonesuch Records in 2006. They released albums "Magic Potion" and "Attack & Release," the latter a collaboration with producer Danger Mouse. The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200.
Commercial Breakthrough and Accolades
In 2010, the Black Keys achieved commercial success with their album "Brothers," which reached number three on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single "Tighten Up." The single topped the Alternative Songs chart for ten weeks. "Brothers" won three Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Album. Their follow-up album, "El Camino" (2011), peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, and its lead single "Lonely Boy" became their highest-charting single. "El Camino" won the Grammy for Best Rock Album, and "Lonely Boy" won Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song.
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The Black Keys: Continued Success
The Black Keys released their eighth album, "Turn Blue," in 2014, debuting at number one in the US, Canada, and Australia. Following a subsequent tour, the band took a five-year hiatus. They returned in 2019 with the album "Let's Rock," featuring the singles "Go," "Eagle Birds," and "Lo/Hi." In 2021, they released "Delta Kream," a collection of blues covers performed with guitarist Kenny Brown and bassist Eric Deaton.
Other Bands and Projects
Before forming the Black Keys, Auerbach was part of the Barnburners, a blues band that performed in northeast Ohio and released "The Rawboogie EP." Later, Auerbach, Carney, and Damon Dash collaborated on the album "Blakroc," featuring artists like Mos Def, Jim Jones, RZA, and Ludacris. In 2015, Auerbach formed the garage rock band the Arcs, releasing their debut album "Yours, Dreamily." He also worked with blues musician Robert Finley on the original soundtrack for the graphic novel "Murder Ballads."
Solo Career and Easy Eye Sound
Auerbach's debut solo album, "Keep it Hid," was released in 2009, with tracks featured in "Peaky Blinders" and the movie "Up in the Air." He owns a Nashville recording studio called Easy Eye Sound and a record label of the same name. His 2017 solo album "Waiting on a Song" was the label's first release. Other releases include "Goin' Platinum!" and Robert Finley's "Sharecropper's Son." Auerbach has produced records for Lana Del Rey, Cage the Elephant, CeeLo Green, and Ray LaMontagne. He won the Grammy for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, in 2013 and was nominated in 2020 and 2021.
Personal Life
Auerbach married Stephanie Gonis in 2008, and they had a daughter, Sadie, before divorcing in 2013. He married Jen Goodall in 2015, and they have a son named Early. The family resides in Nashville.
