Making another mix CD. Kid at work likes the Black Keys...anyone similar?

[KickTheBobo]

heya. Thanks to all who helped me make that mix cd for my old man a few weeks ago. He really dug it.

So I work with this kid (okay, he's 26) who I occasionally hang out with. Nice dude, but when I first met him a few years ago, he still hadn't grown out of the RHCP/Tool realm of listening. With a gentle guiding hand, I was able to introduce him to stuff like the Melvins, Kyuss & The Black Keys.

I've been wanting to make a new mix cd for him (mostly because I am sick of listening to the same stuff at his place). What are some artists/ bands that are similar to White Stripes/ Black Keys that I can turn him on to? I tried JSBX & some garage stuff like the Oblivians but it didn't take. Slide guitar is a bonus. It would also help if this is somewhat contemporary music where the bands are still around and playing.

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

[Keith Whitener]

Jimi Hendrix and Spoon

[gravy boat]

The Glands -- "Straight Down"

[fonpr]

Charlie Pickett

[Chris L]

Heartless Bastards

[fletcher munson]

Anything with Paul Rodgers?   

[Cotton]

Heartless Bastards

I'll second that. I'd also consider Deadboy & the Elephantmen or that Dax Riggs album.
I know he wasn't that receptive to JSBX, but maybe Heavy Trash?

[Dan B]

Dirtbombs (the gories!)

[masterofsparks]

It may not take if he's going for modern stuff, but Hound Dog Taylor is an obvious touchpoint for those Black Keys guys.

[fonpr]

It may not take if he's going for modern stuff, but Hound Dog Taylor is an obvious touchpoint for those Black Keys guys.

Seconded, Master.

[Christina]

It may not take if he's going for modern stuff, but Hound Dog Taylor is an obvious touchpoint for those Black Keys guys.

Seconded, Master.

Yeah, and maybe a few of the more gonad-y Stooges songs?

[B_Buster]

North Mississippi Allstars, R. L. Burnside, and all the other Fat Possum artists.

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

The Black Hollies.  Some of King Khan, maybe?  it also sounds totally different, but I have a gut feeling that people who like The Black Keys would like Jay Reatard.

[KickTheBobo]

As always, thanks for coming through folks! Definitely some great suggestions here, which I will surely incorporate into this cd.

The best part of the Hound Dog Taylor legend has got to be this:

"Blues legend Hound Dog Taylor had 6 fingers on each hand. The story has it, he amputated the one on the right hand with a razor blade, while drunk."

[hugman]

"Come back, baby" by the Revelators on the We Told You Not To Cross Us album. PM me if you want an mp3.