Ben Folds

Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an American singer-songwriter. Mainly known for his prowess as a pianist, although this is not his first instrument, which is drums. He is also adept at guitar and bass. Folds' compositional and playing technique remain wholly unique, combining elements of the typical 'singer/songwriter' genre, jazz, and power rock. Indeed, his music is evocative of artists such as Billy Joel and Sir Elton John, with an added edge and bold infusion of energy and wit. It is worth noting that popular, piano-centric artists such as trio-based Keane and solo artist Matt Hales, AKA Aqualung, began their careers after Ben Folds Five had retired.

Discography

Ben Folds Five

• Ben Folds Five (1995) - Passenger/Caroline Records
• Whatever and Ever Amen (1997) - 550
• Naked Baby Photos (1998) - Passenger/Caroline
• The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner (1999) - 550

Ben Folds Solo

• ', 1998, Sony
• Rockin' the Suburbs, 2001, Sony
• Ben Folds Live, 2002, Sony
• Songs for Silverman, 2005, Epic
• Songs for Goldfish, 2005, Epic
• iTunes Originals, 2005, Sony

Solo EPs

• Speed Graphic (2003) (EP)
• Sunny 16 (2003) (EP)
• Super D (2004) (EP)
• Live at the Tower (2005) (EP)

Singles

• "Bitches Ain't Shit" (iTunes) (2005)
• "Landed" (Australia) (2005)
• "Landed" (UK) (2005)
• "Jesusland" (UK) (2005) pending
• "Bastard" (Australia) (2005) coming soon

DVD

• Ben Folds Five - The Complete Sessions at West 54th (Region 1: US only) (2001)