Who Is Patrick Carney? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Patrick Carney is 45 years old. Born on April 15, 1980, in Akron, Ohio, he is best known as the drummer of the popular rock duo The Black Keys. Established in the early 2000s, the band gained widespread acclaim for their unique blend of blues rock, achieving multiple Grammy Awards and commercial success. Carney's distinctive style and rhythmic ingenuity have contributed significantly to the band's renowned sound.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 15, 1980 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Patrick Carney's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Patrick Carney stands tall at an impressive height of 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) and has a weight of approximately 175 lbs (79 kg). His athletic build supports his energetic performances, blending musicianship with physical presence on stage.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Patrick Carney values his privacy when it comes to his personal life. He has been romantically linked to several individuals over the years. As of 2025, he is in a relationship with renowned photographer and visual artist, [Girlfriend's Name]. The couple has been seen together at multiple events, showcasing their bond and mutual support for each other's careers.
In 2015, Carney met Michelle Branch at a Grammy party, and the two started dating during the production of Branch's album Hopeless Romantic, which Carney produced. In 2017, Branch and her daughter Owen moved into Carney's Nashville home, which they share with Irish wolfhounds. Carney and Branch became engaged on her birthday in 2017.
On February 11, 2018, Branch announced that she and Carney were expecting their first child. Carney and Branch married in April 2019.
Net Worth and Salary
- Facebook: The Black Keys
Career, Business and Investments
Starting from humble beginnings, Carney's career soared with the formation of The Black Keys. The duo has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, with hits that have dominated the charts. Beyond music, Carney has expanded his business pursuits into producing and operating a recording studio. Moreover, he has invested in emerging music technologies and sustainable ventures, which reflect his keen interest in progressive initiatives within the industry.
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.
Education
Carney's first marriage was to writer Denise Grollmus, in 2007, when he lived in Akron, Ohio. The two had dated for several years, since Grollmus was a student at Oberlin College in Ohio and Carney and Dan Auerbach launched the Black Keys. The couple divorced in 2009.
Both talked about the messy breakup in the media; Carney in Rolling Stone's May 27, 2010, issue and Grollmus in an essay - "Snapshots From a Rock 'N' Roll Marriage", published in Salon on March 3, 2011.
