Ben Gibbard

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Ben Gibbard (born August 11, 1976 in Bremerton, Washington) is an American musician and songwriter who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie; his other projects include The Postal Service and All-Time Quarterback. He has also created music under his name and under the band Pinwheel.

Gibbard appeared as a guest on Jimmy Tamborello’s (his Postal Service collaborator) Dntel album entitled Life is Full of Possibilities (2001) - Specifically, he contributed vocals to the song “(This Is) The Dream of Evan and Chan. “. In addition, played bass for the band Pedro the Lion on their 2000 tour, and he played drums on the song ‘Carparts’ for The Long Winters’ 2002 album, “The Worst You Can Do Is Harm.” He has also released a split EP with Andrew Kenny (of American Analog Set) in the Home Series on the Post-Parlo record label on March 30, 2004. Styrofoam’s 2004 album Nothing’s Lost features Gibbard’s vocals on the track “Couches in Alleys.” Additionally, Ben contributed vocals to a song (Handle With Care) on Rilo Kiley frontwoman Jenny Lewis’s side project Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins’s album, Rabbit Fur Coat.

Gibbard will make his acting debut in the film “Brief Interviews with Hideous Men,” an adaptation of David Foster Wallace’s collection of short stories. Actor John Krasinski (NBC’s “The Office”) wrote the screenplay and directed the film.

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  • phxcoyotes

    LastFM guys: Have you seen the cover of Former Lives? It says clearly Benjamin Gibbard as Artist name, so pleeeeeeeeaseeeeeeee stop correcting the right spelling. [5]

    12 Apr 2:37pm Reply
  • Phil_Digitalus

    LastFM guys: Have you seen the cover of Former Lives? It says clearly Benjamin Gibbard as Artist name, so pleeeeeeeeaseeeeeeee stop correcting the right spelling. [4]

    19 Mar 6:30pm Reply
  • darkfalco3

    LastFM guys: Have you seen the cover of Former Lives? It says clearly Benjamin Gibbard as Artist name, so pleeeeeeeeaseeeeeeee stop correcting the right spelling. [3]

    13 Feb 11:30pm Reply
  • Lowbacca

    LastFM guys: Have you seen the cover of Former Lives? It says clearly Benjamin Gibbard as Artist name, so pleeeeeeeeaseeeeeeee stop correcting the right spelling. [2]

    20 Dec 2012 Reply
  • FLaC

    LastFM guys: Have you seen the cover of Former Lives? It says clearly Benjamin Gibbard as Artist name, so pleeeeeeeeaseeeeeeee stop correcting the right spelling.

    15 Dec 2012 Reply
  • tralli91

    .Please re-unite with Jimmy and bring back The Postal Service, instead of touring by yourself because your new album isn't so good but Postal is something that cant go wrong i think

    7 Dec 2012 Reply
  • comochocapic

    19 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Under_Radar_Mag

    Our review of his solo debut: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/former_lives/

    12 Oct 2012 Reply
  • joejoejoe23

    Please DON'T Re-Unite with Jimmy and bring back The Postal Service, the second album would never live up to everyone's over inflated expectations.

    12 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Walenta

    Heavypop Review: http://www.heavypop.at/benjamin-gibbard-former-lives/

    10 Oct 2012 Reply
  • abbyruleover

    9 days to go!!

    7 Oct 2012 Reply
  • saythissooner

    ...Please re-unite with Jimmy and bring back The Postal Service, instead of touring by yourself. [2]

    7 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Etedesco

    shame on you, Ben...

    3 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Mit_

    damn hope that solo album is as great as ive dreamed it to be for the past 8 years

    19 Sep 2012 Reply
  • RushingFM

    ...Please re-unite with Jimmy and bring back The Postal Service, instead of touring by yourself.

    9 Sep 2012 Reply
  • Radio_Luz

    Benjamin Gibbard - Teardrop Windows jednym z singli tygodnia w Radiu Luz! Słuchaj nas przez stream lub na 91,6 fm we Wrocławiu.

    5 Sep 2012 Reply
  • in90sec

    Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard (or, as he’d apparently prefer to be known, Benjamin Gibbard) will release his solo debut Former Lives this fall. And today, he shares first single “Teardrop Windows,” a fuzzy bit of power-pop that reminds me a bit of Matthew Sweet. Download it below. >> http://cdn.stereogum.com/downloader/?file=%2Ffiles%2F2012%2F08%2FBenjamin-Gibbard-Teardrop-Windows/

    28 Aug 2012 Reply
  • Lyrici17

    Ichiro's Theme! [2]

    21 Aug 2012 Reply
  • beachteach190

    new solo album... cannot wait :D:D!

    15 Aug 2012 Reply
  • alackofcolor623

    I am really excited about his new solo album!!! And "Where Our Destination Lies" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard!

    24 Jul 2012 Reply
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