Michael Carney

About

Famous as the art director for the multi-Grammy-winning rock band The Black Keys, he received a 2011 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package for his cover art for the group's 2010 album Brothers.

Before Fame

He trained at Ohio's Columbus College of Art and Design.

Trivia

Apart from his work with The Black Keys, he showcased his work as a sculptor and photographer.

Family Life

His brother, drummer Patrick Carney, founded The Black Keys with vocalist and guitarist Dan Auerbach in 2001. The children of Jim Carney and Mary Stormer, the Carney brothers spent their early years in Akron, Ohio.

Associated With

He and Alex Pardee are both known for their album artwork (Pardee created album covers for the band The Used).