I’m pleased to report it’s the 1 year and 1 month and a bit anniversary of The Black Keys Fan Lounge. I kind of missed the true anniversary.
A goal of the site was to write articles I wanted to read but never saw written about the band. I was sure other fans felt the same way and would find such articles interesting too. I think I’ve proven myself right so far.
Importantly, I’d like to think this site has added to the millieu and popularity of The Black Keys. Indeed, the band have never been more popular. Being a fan since 1993, it’s good to see Dan and Pat’s continuing humility whilst enjoying their success and the additional opportunities it brings them.
In the past year there have been 88 posts and 125 comments to the site. I’m surprised how all that original and aggregated Black Keys content has added up.
I’m pleased the most popular post so far has been The Black Keys as Outsiders. I think this post expresses what this type of dedicated fan site can do well.
The most commented post was Why Don’t Girls Like The Black Keys (yup, maybe it would have been better titled Why Don’t More Girls Like The Black Keys).
A real highlight in the first year was to interview The Black Keys, an interview which was recently posted in two parts. Thanks again Pat for your support.
Special thanks to guest contributor, Merlyn, for his posts. I look forward to many fans contributing to the site in the coming years.
I’ve been lucky to have attended 2 Black Keys concerts and Dan’s solo show in the past year, all of which have been covered in depth on this site. At one of those shows Pat was kind enough to do a shout out to The Black Keys Fan Lounge for me, as seen below in the video clip.
But let’s not just look back. Here is to the coming year – a year in which fans’ can expect a new Black Keys album, tours, merchandise, interviews, news, videos and many more posts from this site. So much to look forward to.
Finally, thanks to you – fans of The Black Keys – for whom I hope this site has and will continue to be an enjoyable and worthy read. Thanks for all your comments and support so far.
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- Patrick Carney gives a shout out to The Black Keys Fan Lounge
- The Black Keys Remove Their Fan Forum Message Board
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^_^ – Cheers matie. Ive been looking at this site for a long time so I thank you for your efforts towards the band and helping me along with my own additions.
This is a great site! Been visiting for a long time. Great work! Love it more than the official Black Keys webpage, no joke! Keep up the GREAT work!!
@johnny Thanks mate, appreciated