As a teenager, Ben developed a great passion for classic rock music as he discovered artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who and AC/DC. At fourteen years old, he picked up a guitar and has not looked back since.
Ben’s music is filled with energy, driven by his powerful voice and fierce guitar style. His explosive sound harkens back to blues based 70’s rock, with a modern day indie twist.
Ben is based in Manchester and performs with his band and solo around the North West and the Midlands in the UK. His music has been played on Radio XS (now Radio XS Manchester) as well as many other rock music stations around the UK, Europe and America.
In 2021, after the popularity of his last album, Burning Light, Ben began to release singles and EPs on various platforms. He also began tutoring after finishing his master’s in music and music theory at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Ben’s broad music influences is eveident in ‘No One Knows’ . Which showcases his eclectic style, including folk-inspired string sections as well as classic rock-driven guitar sounds.
In 2021, Ben released ‘Talking’ a self-reflective, folk-style piece that features his talented bandmate and guitarist Jake Priestley on electric guitar.
In 2022, Ben began exploring elements of progressive rock as well as his signature blues rock-based sound. The summer release of "Fly High" quickly became a crowd favourite at live gigs. Explore Ben's complete music collection on his dedicated page, and enjoy his music videos in the video library.
In 2023, Ben wrote the heartfelt ‘Flown Away’ as a tribute to his friend and fellow musician, Ellis, who tragically passed away in 2022. The music video for Flown Away is also dedicated to Ellis and features friends and fellow musicians.
In 2024, Ben returned to his classic rock roots with a bang, starting the year strong with the hard-hitting track "Brand New Day
Ben amps up the energy with the electrifying, "Just Be Yourself," challenging social media fakery and inspiring listeners to embrace their true selves.
