What is Ben Folds's full name?
Benjamin Scott Folds
Ben Folds date of birth:
September 12, 1966
How old is Ben Folds?
59
Where was Ben Folds born?
Winston-Salem, NC
What is Ben Folds nationality?
American
What is Ben Folds's occupation?
Musician, composer, arranger, bandleader
Ben Folds claim to fame:
Ben Folds Five
What genre is Ben Folds's work?
Rock, power pop
What instruments does Ben Folds play?
Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, keytar, melodica, synthesizer, drums
Short Biography
Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995 to 2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with musicians such as William Shatner, Regina Spektor and "Weird Al" Yankovic and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. In addition to contributing music to the soundtracks of the animated films Over the Hedge, and Hoodwinked!, Folds produced Amanda Palmer's first solo album and was a judge on the NBC a cappella singing contest The Sing-Off from 2009 to 2013.