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Ben Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American Grammy-winner singer and songwriter. A native of California, he grew up listening to blues, folk, soul, rnb, and reggae. Harper’s blend of groove-laden funky soul and folky handcrafted acoustics helped him to gain cult status during the course of the 1990s and widespread attention toward the end of the decade. Harper combines elements of classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists and jam bands and is embraced by critics and college kids alike. Harper’s body of work sells consistently and he tours constantly, building a solid, dedicated fan base.
Harper began playing guitar as a child in his hometown of Claremont (in California’s Inland Empire). He eventually specialized in the acoustic slide guitar (Weissenborn guitars). As a young man, he recorded an LP (Pleasure and Pain) with fellow folk guitarist Tom Freund. After this limited edition record, Harper got a record deal with Virgin Records, who released his debut album, Welcome To The Cruel World (1994).
This was followed by the incendiary Fight For Your Mind (1995) which became a college radio favorite and generated an abundance of songs which still fill his set list to this day.
In 1999 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Harper met Jack Johnson, who was unknown at the time and had not recorded. Harper obtained a demo tape of 12 of Johnson’s songs that he forwarded to his producer, J.P. Plunier, with whom Johnson recorded his first album. (ref)
Harper began playing guitar as a child in his hometown of Claremont (in California’s Inland Empire). He eventually specialized in the acoustic slide guitar (Weissenborn guitars). As a young man, he recorded an LP (Pleasure and Pain) with fellow folk guitarist Tom Freund. After this limited edition record, Harper got a record deal with Virgin Records, who released his debut album, Welcome To The Cruel World (1994).
This was followed by the incendiary Fight For Your Mind (1995) which became a college radio favorite and generated an abundance of songs which still fill his set list to this day.
In 1999 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Harper met Jack Johnson, who was unknown at the time and had not recorded. Harper obtained a demo tape of 12 of Johnson’s songs that he forwarded to his producer, J.P. Plunier, with whom Johnson recorded his first album. (ref)
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Aulin223 wrote:
download Ben Harper ringtones now for free at http://tiny.cc/ZxMoJ
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artbart18 wrote:
my recent musical fascination ;)
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JakeMacpherson wrote:
i love his cover of sexual healing.
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QualitySuit wrote:
Check this out --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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outrowashere wrote:
evlen benimle?
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Elementree1 wrote:
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mattsauls wrote:
Check out this tune: http://www.last.fm/music/Matt+Sauls/_/What%27s+Happening+Here
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MissClarck wrote:
Bonjour, A tous les Parisiens voici un plan afrogroove inouie avec ce groupe qui décoiffe sur scène, les Bantunani, Franco-congolais-nippon, ils débarquent avec une musique forte et audacieuse aux textes conscients..en concert le 26 décembre au Sentier des Halles.. http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani
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RocknrollHendo wrote:
He was awesome live! the cover of Under Pressure with Eddie Vedder was magical.
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edierme wrote:
lol, this guy is horrible.
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digitalmelon wrote:
i just saw ben harper toring with pearl jam in New Zealand!
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beisxciya wrote:
shes only happen in the sun..................
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MasterPiPi wrote:
+++ http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Ben+Harper/+images/3368 +++
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Nagcns wrote:
This is wonderfull
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hwdesigninc wrote:
Review of Rock A Little Feed A Lot in LA w Ben Harper: http://hwdesigninc.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/hollywood-hearts-come-out-for-hunger-david-arquette-courtney-cox-sheryl-crow-and-ben-harper-headline-rock-a-little-feed-a-lot/
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solaar31 wrote:
wow, our man got into his 40's :)
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Hvykvy wrote:
Ben is quite amazing...I have seen him multiple time and no matter who I see him with he is amazing. Company only accompanies the pure presence of the man...Ben Harper is simply amazing to see alive and will make you hair stand on edge.
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temptated_angel wrote:
boa sorte!!!
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pepecortez wrote:
The voice of peace
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samyy wrote:
he always will be the top of my last.fm : ) new pic: http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Ben+Harper/+images/36535903
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