The drummer for rockers the Black Keys hinted Monday that an clarification for the band’s new difficulties is coming.
In a post on X, Patrick Carney gave a brief concept to enthusiasts: “We acquired f—ed. I’ll allow you all know how so it doesn’t come about to you. Stay tuned.”
The observe follows a round of headlines for the Ohio-born duo that have signaled turmoil.
Late very last thirty day period, the band announced it was canceling its prepared tour of arenas in favor of extra personal venues — even though dates for the new reveals have nonetheless to be announced.
Then last week, the band explained it experienced break up with a management group led by leisure govt Irving Azoff. The news, very first noted by The New York Situations, was confirmed by Azoff to Range, who termed it an “amicable parting.” The Black Keys experienced been with Azoff and another supervisor, Steve Moir, considering the fact that 2021.
Associates for Azoff and Moir did not immediately respond to a ask for for comment.
Azoff is greatest recognized as the manger of the Eagles and the former CEO of Ticketmaster and previous chairman of its parent business, Reside Nation. A further Azoff-connected team has been specifically implicated in the U.S. Justice Department’s anti-monopoly suit against Ticketmaster and Are living Nation. In their complaint, federal prosecutors named Oak Look at Team, a live entertainment advisory assistance, as owning a partnership with Are living Country that unduly influenced the marketplace.
Azoff cofounded Oak Check out, nevertheless is no more time outlined as an executive there. He is not immediately named in the Justice Department’s fit.
In addition to the Eagles, Azoff has also managed legendary artists like Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Journey and Bon Jovi. Above the several years, he acquired a standing for the bare-knuckle techniques in negotiating on behalf of the groups and artists he represents. The L.A. Periods has noted that Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker claimed they’d hired Azoff mainly because he “impressed us with his taste for the jugular … and his bizarre spirit.”
And at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Eagles co-founder Don Henley explained, “As I’ve explained ahead of, he may well be Satan — but he’s our Satan.”
