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March 20, 2009

Ben Harper Bringing "Unapologetic Rock" on New Album

Record is his first with new band, Relentless7.
February 19, 2009

In the Studio: Ben Harper

Ben Harper Introduces New Band, Heavier Sound
June 6, 2006

Ben Harper, In Our Studio

See an exclusive performance of five songs from Harper's new double album, "Both Sides of the Gun"
February 25, 2003

Q&A: Ben Harper Still Burns to Shine

The folk soulman says that performing is a lot like sex

Recordings and Reviews

White Lies for Dark Times

These 13 songs by Ben Harper and his new backing band surround Harper's voice with a revved-up racket — rippling blues-guitar leads, rumbling bass and busy, inventive beats from drummer Jordan Richardson. The noise is welcome, but Harper can be a graceless vocalist (check the screechy overemot...

2009 RS: 3of 5 Stars

Lifeline

2007

Both Sides Of The Gun

2006

There Will Be A Light

2004

Diamonds On The Inside

2003

Live From Mars

2001

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Biography

Folk, blues, hard rock, country, jazz and reggae are just a few of the genres that singer, songwriter and guitarist Ben Harper has delved into throughout his career. His eclecticism has made him hard to categorize, and he's played alongside all types of other performers (as a participant in the H.O.R.D.E. festival, as well as guesting on albums by artists as diverse as John Lee Hooker and Beth Ort...

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