Patrick Carney Biography

Patrick Carney is an American musician and producer who was born on April 15, 1980, in Akron, Ohio, the United States as Patrick James Carney. Patrick is best known as the drummer of the Black Keys, a blues-rock band from Akron, Ohio. Patrick currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Patrick Carney Age

Patrick is 41 years old as of 2021, he was born on April 15, 1980, in Akron, Ohio, the United States as Patrick James Carney.He celebrates his birthday on April 15, every year and his birth sign is Aries.

Patrick Carney Height

Patrick stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.

Patrick Carney Weight

Patrick has a weight of 85 kgs (187 lbs).

Patrick Carney Family

Patrick was born and raised by his parents in Akron, Ohio, his father, Jim, is a retired (2014) long-time reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal as well as a music lover whom Carney credits with introducing him to various genres. Patrick’s mother, Mary Stormer, is the traffic and parking supervisor for the Akron Municipal Clerk of Courts and is a former member of the Akron Board of Education.

Patrick’s stepmother, Katie Byard Carney, also is a former (2020) long-time reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal, Katie continues to write a local food scene column for the paper. Patrick’s stepfather, Barry Stormer, owns B. A. Stormer Construction Services in Akron a residential design/build company.

Patrick has three brothers, William, who is an Amtrak supervisor; Michael, a graphic artist who has created the art for each of the Black Keys’ albums, and in the year 2017 launched the Central High t-shirt line; and Barry Stormer Jr., who is an associate in the metals as well as mining investment banking practice of KeyBanc Capital Markets (a subsidiary of KeyCorp) in Cleveland, Ohio.

Patrick’s uncle, Ralph Carney, was a professional saxophone player and played with Tom Waits, Marc Ribot, and the B-52s among others, Ralph died in December 2017, after falling down steps in his Portland, Oregon, home.

After Patrick’s parents divorced when he was 6, he lived part of the time with his mother, Mary Stormer, and part of the time with his father, Jim Carney, who had moved to a neighborhood in West Akron (Ohio) not far from the home in which he as well as Mary lived. Dan Auerbach lived around the block in this new neighborhood, and Patrick along with Dan met and played tag football with Auerbach’s friends, although Patrick along with Auerbach did not become friends until high school.

Patrick Carney Wife

Patrick is currently married to his third wife Michelle Branch since April 2019. He and Branch became engaged on her birthday in 2017. On February 11, 2018, Michelle announced that she and Carney were expecting their first child. Their son, Rhys James Carney, was born in August the year 2018.

Patrick and Michelle married in April 2019, in October 2020, the couple reportedly purchased a home in the Old Village neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC, across the harbor from downtown Charleston, in December the year 2020, it was revealed that Branch suffered a miscarriage.

Carney was married to writer Denise Grollmus, in 2007. The pair dated for several years, since Grollmus was a student at Oberlin College in Ohio and Patrick and Dan Auerbach launched the Black Keys. The couple divorced in the year 2009. Both talked about the messy breakup in the media, Patrick in Rolling Stone’s May 27, 2010, issue as well as Grollmus in an essay – (Snapshots From a Rock ‘N’ Roll Marriage), published in Salon on March 3, 2011.

Patrick then married Emily Ward, whom he had met while living in New York City, on September 15, 2012, in the backyard of their Nashville home. The wedding ceremony was officiated by actor Will Forte, Karen Elson, a singer, along with the ex-wife of Jack White of the White Stripes, and a Nashville resident who was friends with Patrick and Ward sang at the wedding.

The wedding party included Ward’s siblings Danielle Shuster along with Henry Ward, Carney’s brothers Will Carney, Michael Carney, and Barry Stormer, and the couple’s Irish wolfhound, Charlotte. Wearing Carolina Herrera, Ward walked down the aisle to Crimson and Clover by Tommy James along with the Shondells.

Patrick and Ward invited 350 guests, including bandmate Dan Auerbach and professional snowboarder Shaun White, who was later arrested as well as charged with vandalism and public intoxication at a hotel in Nashville after the wedding reception. Patrick and Ward later divorced in January 2016, Ward, a California native, had moved to Los Angeles by that time.

Patrick Carney Net Worth

Patrick has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician and producer. Through his various sources of income, Patrick has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Patrick Carney Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Patrick Carney.

Patrick Carney Wiki

• • Full Names: Patrick James Carney.
  • Popular As: musician and producer
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: musician and producer
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Patrick Carney Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 41 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Aries.
• Date of Birth: April 15, 1980
• Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio
• Birthday: April 15, every year

Patrick Carney Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.
• Weight: 85 kgs (187 lbs).
• Eye Color: Light brown
• Hair Color: Light brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Carney Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Jim Carney
• Mother: Mary Stormer
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Michelle Branch (m. 2019), Emily Ward (m. 2012–2016), Denise Grollmus (m. 2007–2009)
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Rhys James Carney

Carney Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $16 million dollars
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: musician and producer.

Patrick Carney Songs

The Black Keys

• The Big Come Up (2002)
• Thickfreakness (2003)
• Rubber Factory (2004)
• Magic Potion (2006)

• Attack & Release (2008)
• Brothers (2010)
• El Camino (2011)
• Turn Blue (2014)
• Let’s Rock (2019)

Drummer

• Feel Good Together (2009)

The Rentals

• Lost in Alphaville (2014)

Producer

• The Sheepdogs (2012)
• Young & Old (2012)
• Underneath the Rainbow (2014)
• Ritual in Repeat (2014)

• Goon (2015)
• Hopeless Romantic (2017)
• Double Roses[19] (2017)
• A Wonderful Beast (2018)
• Phase (2019)
• Glazed (2019)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patrick Carney

Who is Patrick Carney?

Patrick is an American musician and producer who is best known as the drummer of the Black Keys, a blues-rock band from Akron, Ohio. Patrick currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

How old is Patrick Carney?

Patrick is 41 years old as of 2021, he was born on April 15, 1980, in Akron, Ohio, the United States as Patrick James Carney.

How tall is Patrick Carney?

Patrick stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.

Is Patrick Carney married?

Patrick is currently married to his third wife Michelle Branch since April 2019. He and Branch became engaged on her birthday in 2017. On February 11, 2018, Michelle announced that she and Carney were expecting their first child. Their son, Rhys James Carney, was born in August the year 2018.

How much is Patrick Carney worth?

Patrick has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2021.

How much does Carney make?

Patrick has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars

Where does Carney live?

Patrick currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Is Carney dead or alive?

Patrick is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Carney Now?

Patrick is an American musician and producer who currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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