Dan Auerbach Says Grief Over Father's Death Shaped Black Keys' New Album 'Peaches!'

Summary

Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys discusses how his father's battle with cancer and eventual death shaped the band's new album 'Peaches!', a collection of obscure blues and soul covers. Chuck Auerbach died on March 29, just a month before the album's May 1 release. Auerbach finds the album, particularly the track "It's a Dream," difficult to listen to due to its emotional connection to his father's final days. The interview also touches on the legacy of Gregg Allman.