The Black Keys - Lonely Boy [The Story]

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Lonely Boy" with the story of how Derrick T. Tuggle’s infamous “main character vibes” became the theme of this 'El Camino' single.


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Available in Super Deluxe 5LP, 4CD (out 12/3), and Digital Edition, as well as Deluxe 3LP vinyl.


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Video Credits:
Produced, Directed, and Edited by Studio Boman
Cinematography: Michael Gauthier
Production Design: Sunshine Acid
Steadicam: Jaron Tauch
Sound: Robert Felsted, Jr.
Animations: Teenage Stepdad
Still Photo: Elena Kulikova Studio

#TheBlackKeys #ElCamino #LonelyBoy

[isaacj.elliott]

This man will remain a legend in my book forever

[Coleton.B.]

The explanation I did not know I needed. Never stop dancing.

[felipenepomuceno]

This background extra will never be forgotten. Legend

[numberoneguest]

Hope this man is living happily and healthy. Actual legend.

[jesussaves]

Made today 10 years ago a legendary day

[slothomatic]

I always loved that video because it seems so genuine. Just a dude dancing to some sweet tunes. The lady peeking out from the curtain to see wtf is going on is also a highlight and adds to the candid feeling. I'm glad it's been a positive thing for your life!

[tamgsmith]

Well he is just the cutest ever. Good on him. And good on The Black Keys for finding that diamond.

[Solikinmati]

This guys single handedly make a world better place with his dance. Legend.

[BTcycle]

Thank you Mr. Tuggle for putting a smile to million of viewers.

[NicoleSole]

WHY am I crying? IDK! Just, nostalgia. The Lonely Boy video gives me pure unadulterated happiness every time I see it and he is the reason. I'm so glad he was given this platform!

[spikespike]

thanks for the pleasure, brillant, what can I say, your a legend, for me and all your fans out there, 10 yrs went quickly, and you are still as popular now (2024), as you where then, I hope that you re health and happy, and thanks for being a person who was at the right time and place

[alejandroleon]

Im loving the fact that Derrick says "ICONIC" because that's just what him, the video and the song is 🔥

[stevefox]

Great memories from NEED FOR SPEED THE RUN, it was first time for me to hear this song and then I stuck with THE BLACK KEYS forever 🔐

[PedroSoares-julh]

You are an absolute Legend, sir!
Thank you so much and never stop dancing!

[pollyanna]

2023!! Who still dancing this song with all the contagious energy and ritme of this sweet gentleman?! Make nooooiiise for a legend❤❤

[igorcalixtodasilva]

The Black Keys are at it again!
Seriously, these guys make the funniest promos ever, Let's Rock!

[campbellrocksagain]

Quality tune. Quality album. Quality dance moves

[vashtarayne]

Watching him in the video just makes me so damn happy! Love this guy!

[Sterge]

Haha it’s great to see the guy from the lonely boy video back

[mytemizer]

LEGENNNDDD....

wait for it