From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ben Harper
Ben Harper
Ben Harper music[1] and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals,
live performances and activism.[2] Harper’s fan base
spans several continents.[3] His albums have been com-
mercially successful in North America, Europe and Ocea-
nia. Harper is a two-time Grammy Award winner as well,
winning awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album, in 2005.
Early life
Harper was born in Claremont, in California’s Inland Em-
pire. His father, Leonard, was of African-American and
Cherokee ancestry, and his mother, Ellen Chase-Verdries,
is Jewish. His maternal great-grandmother was a Russ-
ian-Lithuanian Jew.[4][5][6] His parents divorced when he
was age five, and he grew up with his mother’s family.
Harper has two brothers, Joel and Peter.
Harper began playing guitar as a child.[7][8] His ma-
ternal grandparents’ music store The Folk Music Center and
Museum laid a foundation of folk and blues for the artist,
complemented by regular patrons Leonard Cohen, Taj
Mahal and David Lindley and quotes of William Shake-
Background information
speare and Robert Frost made often by his grandfather.[9]
Birth name Benjamin Chase Harper At the age of 12, Harper played his first gig.[10] During the
’80s, in his teen years, Harper began to play the slide gui-
Born October 28, 1969 (1969-10-28)
Claremont, California tar, mimicking the style of Robert Johnson. Next, Harp-
United States er refined his style, taking up the Weissenborn slide gui-
tar.[11] Harper broke out of the Inland Empire after being
Genres Folk rock, blues rock, alternative rock, soul,
offered an invitation by Taj Mahal to tour with the artist.
funk rock, gospel, reggae, jam rock, neofolk
They recorded Taj Mahal’s album Follow the Drinking
Occupations Musician, Singer-songwriter, Humanitarian Gourd, released in November 1990, and toured Hawaii.[12]
Instruments Vocals, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, slide
guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, piano,
bass guitar, drums, percussion, vibes
Career
In 1992 Harper recorded the LP Pleasure and Pain with
Years active 1992–present
Folk multi-instrumentalist Tom Freund. After this limit-
Labels Virgin, EMI Records ed edition record, Harper secured a record deal with Vir-
gin Records, which released his debut album, Welcome to
Associated Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama
acts Relentless7 the Cruel World in 1994. This was followed by Fight For Your
Vanessa da Mata Mind in 1995, which became a college radio favorite and
Ringo Starr included several songs that Harper still plays live regu-
Fistful of Mercy larly. His 1997 album The Will to Live was the first to fea-
Website www.benharper.com ture his backup band the Innocent Criminals.[13]
In 1999 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Harper met Jack
Notable instruments
Johnson, who was unknown at the time and had not
Weissenborn lap steel guitar recorded. Harper obtained a demo tape of twelve of John-
son’s songs that he forwarded to his producer, J.P. Plu-
Benjamin Chase "Ben Harper (born October 28, 1969)
Ben" nier, with whom Johnson recorded his first album.[14]
is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper Early in Harper’s career, his music received more at-
plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock tention in Europe and was widely played in Australia
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same month, Harper contributed a live recording of the
song "Oppression" to For The Lady, a benefit album for
jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner and Burmese pro-democ-
racy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi. In 2006, Harper released
the double album Both Sides of the Gun which debuted at #7
on the Billboard charts. Though uncredited, he appears
briefly in the 2006 David Lynch film Inland Empire, along-
side his wife Laura Dern.
After several albums without the Innocent Criminals,
Harper reconvened that band for the 2007 album, Lifeline,
which was recorded in Paris. Harper also covered John
Lennon’s "Beautiful Boy" on the benefit CD Instant Karma:
The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur. Harper
is part of the No Nukes group which is against the ex-
pansion of nuclear power. In 2007 the group recorded a
music video of a new version of the Buffalo Springfield
song "For What It’s Worth".[16][17] Harper’s collaboration
"Boa Sorte/Good Luck" with Brazilian singer Vanessa da
Harper’s trademark curtain call; 2003 Mata peaked at #1 in Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil it also
won a highly coveted Prêmio Multishow for "Best Song"
in 2008. Also in 2008, Harper participated in the benefit
album Songs for Tibet.
While recording Both Sides of the Gun in 2005, Harper
met the members who would eventually form his new
band, Relentless7, with Texas-based musicians Jason
Mozersky (guitar), Jesse Ingalls (bass) and Jordan
Richardson (drums).[18] The album White Lies for Dark
Times, credited to Ben Harper and Relentless7, was re-
leased on May 4, 2009. On July 12, 2009, the band per-
formed the closing concert of the 30th Montreal Inter-
national Jazz Fest. On January 13, 2010, Harper and Re-
lentless7 appeared on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart to-
gether with Ringo Starr to perform "Walk With You" and
"With a Little Help from My Friends".[19] On January 22,
Harper playing the weissenborn at Massey Hall, Toronto, On- 2010, Harper appeared on the last episode of The Tonight
tario. Show with Conan O’Brien with Beck and Billy Gibbons
playing a Will Ferrell-led rendition of "Freebird".[20]
(first on Triple J radio). Harper has made comments on On August 27, 2010, it was reported that Ben Harper
a number of occasions that his career was kicked off in had formed a band called Fistful of Mercy with Dhani
Australia. While he was a well-known and respected fig- Harrison and Joseph Arthur.[21] Fistful of Mercy released
ure in the United States, he was a star in countries like their debut record, As I Call You Down, on October 5,
Australia, New Zealand, France, Portugal, Germany, 2010.[22]
Switzerland and the Netherlands, receiving a great deal On May 17, 2011, Ben Harper’s official site posted that
of airplay and critical acclaim. His popularity in Europe is his next album was released, entitled Give Till It’s Gone.
such that he was French Rolling Stone magazine’s Artist of The album is a continuation of recording with Relent-
the Year (Artiste De L’Année) in 2003,[15] and his Australian less7.[23]
tour that year for Diamonds on the Inside was highly suc-
cessful. Personal life
In 2002, Harper was one of the featured singers cov-
ering Motown hits by Marvin Gaye in the documentary, Family
Standing in the Shadows of Motown (a history of The Funk
In 1996, Harper married his first wife, Joanna. They had
Brothers). In October 2004, Harper participated in the
two children, a son and daughter, Charles Joseph and
Vote for Change concert tour organized to benefit
Harris.[24]
Moveon.org and encourage people in the swing states
On December 23, 2005, Harper married his girlfriend
to vote during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. In the
of five years, actress Laura Dern. They have two children
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Year Award Show Award/
Award/Nomination
2003 Rolling Stone (France) Artist of the Year
2005 Grammy Award Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
2005 Grammy Award Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album
• "Forgiven" (2000)
• "Steal My Kisses" (2000) #15 U.S. Adult Top 40
• "With My Own Two Hands" (2003)
• "Diamonds On the Inside" (2003) #31 U.S. Adult Top
40
• "Brown Eyed Blues" (2004)
• "Wicked Man" (2004)
• "There Will Be a Light" (2004)
• "Better Way" (2006)
• "Both Sides Of The Gun" (2006)
• "Morning Yearning" (2006)[66]
• "Fight Outta You" (2007) #61 Hot Canadian Digital
Charts
Harper with now estranged wife, Laura Dern in December 2009 • "Boa Sorte/Good Luck" (2007) (with Vanessa da
Mata) #1 Portugal; #1 Brazil
together, son Ellery Walker Harper (b. August 21, 2001) • "In The Colors" (2008)
and daughter Jaya (b. November 24, 2004). • "Fool For A Lonesome Train" (2008)
On October 8, 2010, Harper, having been married for • "Shimmer & Shine" (2009)
five years, filed for divorce from Dern, citing irreconcil- • "Fly One Time" (2009)
able differences. He is seeking joint custody of their two • "Lay There & Hate Me" (2010)
children, as well as asking for a denial of spousal support • "Skin Thin" (2010)
for Dern.[25] • "The Word Suicide" (2010)
• "Never Tear Us Apart" (with INXS) (2010)
• "Rock N’ Roll Is Free" (2011)
Awards and nominations • "Don’t Give Up on Me Now (2011, Italy only)
• "Walk Away" ("")
Discography
Special appearances
Studio albums Harper played a slide guitar version of the "Star-Span-
gled Banner" prior to Game 3 of the 2007 NBA Finals on
Live albums June 12 in Cleveland. Harper performed alongside Ah-
mir "Questlove" Thompson and John Paul Jones at the
Other albums Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2007. He also appears on the
2003 Pearl Jam DVD Live at the Garden where Harper plays
Virtual albums alongside friends Pearl Jam for the songs "Daughter" &
• iTunes Originals - Ben Harper "Indifference".
• iTunes Must Haves - Ben Harper Harper performed at several "Vote Obama" rallies
and on the Willie Nelson show Outlaws & Angels. Harper
Singles teamed with the Skatalites to perform Fats Domino’s "Be
• "Like A King / Whipping Boy" (1994) My Guest" on Goin’ Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino. Harper
• "Ground on Down" (1995) was featured, alongside Jack Johnson, playing slide guitar
• "Excuse Me Mr." (1996) with Toots and the Maytals, performing their 1970s reg-
• "Gold to Me" (1996) gae hit "Pressure Drop" on Saturday Night Live.
• "Faded" (1997) #54 UK[65] In January 2010, Harper and his band Relentless7 per-
• "Jah Work" (1997) formed at the Grammy Museum with Ringo Starr in sup-
• "Glory & Consequence" (1997) port of The Beatles drummer’s self-produced album, Y
• "Please Bleed" (1999) Not.[67] In early 2010, Harper also performed "Ohio" at
• "Burn to Shine" (1999) the MusiCares tribute to Neil Young. [68]
3
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Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US AUS SWI FRA NZ ITA POR
26] 27]
[26] [27] 28] 29] 30] 31]
[28] [29] [30] [31] 32]
[32]
Pleasure and Pain • Album by Ben Harper and Tom Freund — — — — — — — —
• Released: March 15, 1992
• Label: Cardas Records
Welcome to the Cru- • Album by Ben Harper — 94 — 11 — — — • AUS: Gold[33]
el World • Released: February 8, 1994 • CAN: Gold[34]
• Label: Virgin Records • FRA:
Platinum[35]
Fight for Your Mind • Album by Ben Harper — 34 — 39 7 — — • CAN:
• Released: 1995 Platinum[36]
• Label: Virgin Records • FRA: Gold[37]
The Will to Live • Album by Ben Harper 89 17 — 4 1 — — • AUS:
• Released: June 17, 1997 Platinum[33]
• Label: Virgin Records • FRA:
Platinum[38]
Burn to Shine • Album by Ben Harper and the 67 2 34 2 5 — — • AUS:
Innocent Criminals Platinum[39]
• Released: September 21, 1999 • FRA:
• Label: Virgin Records Platinum[40]
• NZ:
Platinum[41]
Diamonds on the In- • Album by Ben Harper 19 2 3 2 2 1 10 • AUS:
side • Released: March 11, 2003 2×Platinum[42]
• Label: Virgin Records • CAN: Gold[43]
• FRA:
Platinum[44]
• ITA:
Platinum[45]
• POR: Silver[46]
• SWI: Gold[47]
• NZ:
2×Platinum[48]
There Will Be a • Album by Ben Harper and The Blind 81 6 3 1 7 1 7 • AUS: Gold[49]
Light Boys of Alabama • FRA:
• Released: September 21, 2004 2×Gold[50]
• Label: Virgin Records
Both Sides of the • Album by Ben Harper 7 1 4 2 1 1 3 • AUS:
Gun • March 21, 2006 Platinum[51]
• Label: Virgin Records • CAN: Gold[52]
• FRA:
Platinum[53]
• SWI: Gold[54]
• NZ:
Platinum[55]
Lifeline • Album by Ben Harper & the Innocent 9 7 1 1 6 1 5 • AUS: Gold[56]
Criminals • FRA:
• Released: August 28, 2007 Platinum[57]
• Label: Virgin Records • SWI: Gold[47]
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White Lies for Dark • Album by Ben Harper and Relentless7 9 17 7 6 11 7 23 • FRA: Gold[58]
Times • Released: May 5, 2009
• Label: Virgin Records
Give Till It’s Gone • Album by Ben Harper 15 9 6 3 13 2[59] 25 • FRA: Gold[60]
• Released: May 17, 2011
• Label: Virgin Records
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US AUS SWI FRA NZ ITA POR
26] 27]
[26] [27] 28] 29] 30] 31] 32]
[28] [29] [30] [31] [32]
Live from Mars • Album by Ben Harper and the 70 2 29 3 3 12 — • AUS:
Innocent Criminals 2×Platinum[42]
• Released: 2001 • FRA: Gold[61]
• Label: Virgin Records • NZ: Gold[62]
Live at the Apollo • Album by Ben Harper and The — — 96 39 — — — —
Blind Boys of Alabama
• Released: March 14, 2005
• Label: Virgin Records
Live at Twist & Shout • Album by Ben Harper & the — — — — — — — —
Innocent Criminals
• Released: December 4, 2007
• Label: Virgin Records
Live from the Montreal Inter- • Album by Ben Harper and 151 — — 57 — — 19 —
national Jazz Festival Relentless7
• Released: March 9, 2010
• Label: Virgin Records
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US FRA
63]
[63] 64]
[64]
As I Call You Down • Album by Fistful of Mercy 50 154
• Released: October 5, 2010
• Label: HOT Records
Filmography • 2009: Dr House (TV) – Brave Heart ("Faithfully
Remain")
• 1998-2001: Daria (TV) – Camp Fear ("Born to Shine"/ • 2010: Conan (TV) – Dead Men Don’t Wear Spanx
"Faded") ("Father’s Son")
• 2001: I am Sam ("Strawberry Fields Forever") • 2010: Vampire Diaries (TV) – Katerina ("Amen
• 2002: Standing in the Shadows of Motown ("Ain’t Too Omen")
Proud To Beg"/"I Heard It Through the Grapevine") • 2010: The Fighter ("Glory & Consequence")
• 2003: One Tree Hill (TV) – Crash Into You
• 2004: Sleepover ("Way Away")
• 2005: Trust the Man ("Everything")
DVDs
• 2006: Akeelah and the Bee ("Everything") • Pleasure and Pain (2002)
• 2006: Newport Beach (TV) – The Dawn Patrol • Live at the Hollywood Bowl (2003)
("Waiting For You") • Live at the Apollo (2005)
• 2006: CSI: NY (TV) – And Here’s to You, Mrs. Azrael
("Walk Away")
• 2008: Daylight Robbery ("Diamonds On The Inside")
References
• 2009: State of Play ("Please Don’t Talk About Murder [1] Ben Harper Explores Rock With Relentless7
While I’m Eating") [2] Interview regarding touring and activisim.
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