Ben Folds
USA
Born: 12 September 1966
Styles: Alternative/Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock
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Singer/pianist Ben Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, NC) is best known as the leader of the power pop trio Ben Folds Five, but has also struck out on his own as a solo artist. Despite playing in bands in high school, his musical career didn't really get off the ground until the late '80s, as a bassist for Majosha (the outfit issued such obscure releases as Party Night: Five Songs About Jesus and Shut Up and Listen to Majosha). Proving his multi-instrumental talents, Folds also played drums as a session musician in Nashville. Aft...
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