Quick Facts

Full Name	Ben Harper
Occupation	Blues Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 28, 1969(1969-10-28)
Age	55
Birthplace	Pomona
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Libra

Ben Harper Biography

Ben Harper is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on October 28, 1969 in Pomona, California, United States. Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer who is known for his range of musical styles, such as blues rock, soul, and reggae.

He was able to see He saw Bob Marley perform in Burbank, California when he was nine years old and it inspired him to pursue music. perform in Burbank, California when he was nine years old . that inspired him to follow his passion for music.

At the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Harper’s joint composition with Charlie Musselwhite, “No Mercy In This Land”, was named as ‘Song of the Year’.

Benjamin Chase Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae, and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances, and activism. He has released twelve regular studio albums, mostly through Virgin Records and has toured internationally.

The couple was Joanna Harper from 1996 to 2001, and He was married to Joanna Harper from 1996 to 2001 and Laura Dern from 2005 to 2013. In 2015, he married Jaclyn Mathus. He has two sons, Ellery and Charles, and two daughters, Jaya and Harris. from 2005 until 2013. Then, in 2015, she got married to Jaclyn Mathus. There are two boys: Ellery and Charles along with two daughters Jaya Harris and Jaya. Harris.

Ben Harper Net Worth

Ben Harper is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Harper 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He improved his guitar playing abilities, mimicking the style of many famous artists such as He refined his guitar playing skills, imitating the styles of many famous artists like Robert Johnson..

His album , There will be a Light became a Platinum-certified album in Australia, France, and New Zealand.

At the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Harper’s joint composition with Charlie Musselwhite, “No Mercy In This Land”, was named as ‘Song of the Year’.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ben Harper height 6 ft 3 in Ben weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ben Harper Dating?

According to our records, Ben Harper married to Jaclyn Matfus , Laura Dern , Joanna Harper. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Harper’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1996, Harper married his first wife, Joanna. They have two children together, son Charles (born circa 1997) and daughter Harris (born circa 2000). Harper and Joanna separated in 2000, and were divorced in 2001.

Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ben Harper celebrates birthday on October 28 of every year.

In 2002, Harper was one of the featured singers covering Motown hits by Marvin Gaye in the documentary, Standing in the Shadows of Motown (a history of The Funk Brothers). Harper was featured on the album True Love by Toots and the Maytals, which won the Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Reggae Album, and showcased many notable musicians including Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Trey Anastasio, Gwen Stefani / No Doubt, Bonnie Raitt, Manu Chao, The Roots, Ryan Adams, Keith Richards, Toots Hibbert, Paul Douglas, Jackie Jackson, Ken Boothe, and The Skatalites.

What ethnicity is Ben Harper?

Harper was born in Pomona, California. His late father, Leonard Harper, was of African-American and Cherokee ancestry, and his mother, Ellen Harper Verdries (née Chase), is Jewish. His maternal great-grandmother was a Russian-Lithuanian Jew.

What is Ben Harper's most famous song?

1 – Diamonds On The Inside We close out our top 10 songs list with one

of Ben Harper’s most famous songs entitled “Diamonds On The Inside.” The song has a vibe that always reminded us of The Band. The song was released on the album entitled Diamonds on the Inside. The album was released in 2003.

What kind of music is Ben Harper?

Blending an array of musical styles as diverse as his influences, Ben Harper combines acoustic folk, blues, funk, soul and rock in a manner that transcends genre. Harper began playing music at an early age, eventually settling on the acoustic slide guitar that would become his trademark.

Who is touring with Ben Harper?

Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals have announced four additional shows ahead of their upcoming tour across the U.S. and Europe. The tour marks Harper and the band’s first since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The newly announced shows will take place towards the tail end of the tour on Sept.

Who is Ben Harper's wife?

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