First Name |
Ben
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Last Name |
Harper
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Birthday |
28th October, 1969
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Birthplace |
Claremont, CA
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Height |
6' 3" (191 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Black
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Musician, humanitarian
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Occupation |
Musician
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Claim to Fame |
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminials
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Music Genre (Text) |
Folk rock, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock, Soul, Funk Rock, Gospel, Reggae, Jam Rock, Neofolk
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Music Genre |
Rock, Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1992–present
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Music Style |
Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, American Trad Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Jam Bands
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Music Mood |
Cathartic, Earnest, Literate, Stylish, Intimate, Theatrical, Earthy, Bittersweet, Passionate, Reflective, Brooding, Sophisticated, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Autumnal, Confident, Calm/Peaceful, Rollicking, Spiritual, Intense, Poignant
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Instrument |
Guitar, Guitar (Steel), Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Slide Guitar, Keyboard Instruments, Piano, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Vibes
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Record Label |
Virgin, EMI Records
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Associated Acts |
Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama, Relentless7, Vanessa da Mata, Fistful of Mercy, Natalie Maines, Charlie Musselwhite, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Ellen Harper, Pearl Jam
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Official Websites |
wwwbenharper.net, http://www.benharper.com/, http://www.benharper.com https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380849#P856
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Benjamin Chase Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae, and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances, and activism. He has released twelve regular studio albums, mostly through Virgin Records and has toured internationally.