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
1 | Steal My Kisses | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
2 | Like a King | Welcome to the Cruel World |
3 | Glory and Consequence | The Will to Live |
4 | By My Side | Fight For Your Mind |
5 | Show Me A Little Shame | Burn To Shine |
6 | Waiting on an Angel | House M.D. Original Television Soundtrack |
7 | Oppression | Fight For Your Mind |
8 | Diamonds On The Inside | Diamonds On The Inside |
9 | Suzie Blue | Burn To Shine |
10 | Excuse Me Mr. | Fight For Your Mind |
11 | Glory & Consequence | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
12 | Waiting on an Angel | Welcome to the Cruel World |
13 | Forgiven | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
14 | Walk Away | Welcome to the Cruel World |
15 | Burn One Down | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
16 | Whipping Boy | Welcome to the Cruel World |
17 | In The Lord's Arms | Burn To Shine |
18 | Touch From Your Lust | Diamonds On The Inside |
19 | Homeless Child | The Will to Live |
20 | Wicked Man | Music For Our Mother Ocean 3 |