Ben Folds

Became interested in the piano at age 9, when his father brought one home as payment for a job. Although primarily known as a pianist, he also plays drums, guitar and bass. Played bass with the group Majosha, which won Duke University's Battle of the Bands in 1988. Attended the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami on a percussion scholarship. Worked as a session drummer in Nashville. Formed Ben Folds Five with Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee in 1994; they released their self-titled… Show more debut album the next year. Released his first solo album, Rockin' the Suburbs, in 2001. Produced William Shatner's 2007 album Has Been . Is on the board of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. ~ Rovi

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