Pat Carney listened to modern garage rock bands while Dan Auerbach listened to old Mississippi blues.

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In 2013, Dan Auerbach and the Black Keys were the biggest winners, taking home four trophies.

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"He's legitimately great on guitar, " Black Keys' lead singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach told CNN backstage after the performance.

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Yet it was The Black Keys and its singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach who dominated the pre-telecast awards show, receiving prizes for best rock song and best rock album.

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Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys ended up the night's top winner with four trophies, including producer of the year and three rock category victories with bandmate Patrick Carney.

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Mr. DAN AUERBACH (Guitarist, Vocalist, The Black Keys): No.

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"When I first got here, the goal was for me to raise my hand and say, 'Hey, I'm doing something, '" said Los Angeles-based rocker Hanni El Khatib, who was making his third visit to SXSW. He has had two tracks featured in national ad campaigns and his new album, "Head in the Dirt" (Innovative Leisure), out April 30, was produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.

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