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 | Touch From Your Lust | Diamonds On The Inside |
| 2 | Forgiven | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 3 | Steal My Kisses | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 4 | Glory and Consequence | The Will to Live |
| 5 | Pleasure and Pain | Welcome to the Cruel World |
| 6 | Waiting on an Angel | House M.D. Original Television Soundtrack |
| 7 | Burn One Down | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 8 | Brown Eyed Blues | Diamonds On The Inside |
| 9 | Not Fire, Not Ice | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 10 | I'll Rise | Welcome to the Cruel World |
| 11 | Amen Omen | Diamonds On The Inside |
| 12 | Roses from My Friends | The Will to Live |
| 13 | Walk Away | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 14 | Suzie Blue | Burn To Shine |
| 15 | Don't Take That Attitude To Your Grave | Welcome to the Cruel World |
| 16 | With My Two Hands | Diamonds On The Inside |
| 17 | Alone | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 18 | Whipping Boy | Welcome to the Cruel World |
| 19 | Oppression | Fight For Your Mind |
| 20 | Wicked Man | Music For Our Mother Ocean 3 |