Ben Harper Biography

Ben Harper, a versatile singer-song writer, is a native of California, USA. He grew up in a family of music lovers, listening to an array of music, popular at that time. He began to appreciate blues, folks, reggae, soul and R&B, all of which influenced his singing so much so that it is very hard to categorize the singer. He embraced all the genres of music so easily and was accepted by critics as well as the younger generation. He is credited with reviving the blues along with masters like Charlie Musselwhite. As a lyricist, he came up with lyrics that appealed to the heart of innumerable music lovers with its earnestness and sincerity. He is not only known for his vocal skills but is an ace guitarist as well. He established a fan base not in only in the U.S but also in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. He is also known for his activism and admired all over the world. He has received two Grammys, and according to critics, he would have had more trophies and commercial successes to his credit, had he not experimented too much.