Ben Folds Five
USA
Formed: 1994
Died: 01 January 2000
Years Active: 90
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Led by the pop-minded prowess of their namesake frontman, Ben Folds Five dispelled any misgivings about a band's ability to rock without guitars. Calling themselves "punk rock for sissys," the Chapel Hill natives were often grouped with the nerd rock movement of the mid-'90s, although their debt to jazz music -- not to mention Ben Folds' acerbic spin on the classic pianist/songwriter tradition -- ensured the trio a long-lasting legacy after their split in October 2000. The band also provided a launching pad for Folds himself, who continued rele...
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