Ben Volpeliere Pierrot

Short Biography

Ben was born 19th May 1965 in Earls Court, London to 60`s fashion model Belinda Watson and Fashion Photographer Jean-Claude Volpeliere-Pierrot. As a child he was taught to dance by Mick Jagger and sang to sleep by George Harrison, who were all close family friends. Ben was introduced into the modeling world at the age of six by his father. He starred in several TV ads including one for `Kodak`, the `Independent` and pop videos for the likes of `Thompson Twins` and `XTC`, then going on to become a model in various teenage fashion magazines.Ben later became a rap artist, performing in various clubs around London before joining `Curiosity Killed the Cat`. They were first offered studio time by Eric Clapton, who was a close family friend of the `Volpeliére Pierrots`. Recording a number of songs including `Curiosity Killed the Cat` which was heard by `Peter Rosengard` who immediately became their manager. Following their debut gig at London`s `Embassy Club` in 1984, they began playing various clubs around London, building themselves a large following. Then in 1985 they signed with `Mercury`, where they began recording their first album. 1987 saw the release of their first single `Down to Earth` which reached No.3. Followed by their debut album `Keep Your Distance`, which entered the UK album charts at No.1 and remained in the top ten for 13 weeks. They then released `Ordinary Day` which reached No.11, followed by `Misfit` which reached No.7."Had a longtime relationship with model/actress Lisa Barbuscia for 4 years. They met after she auditioned for a band photoshoot at ae 17. Also had afling with Bill Wyman`s ex Mandy Smith and with Paula Yates (was named in Yates/eldof`s divorce papers).