Ben Harper (Yellowcard and HeyMike!)
| Ben Harper | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Benjamin Eric Harper |
| Also known as | Benny -J, Cool Whip, Ben Jammin, Benjer Bear |
| Born | November 14, 1980 |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop punk, punk rock, hardcore punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Takeover, Capitol, Fueled By Ramen, Lobster, DIY |
| Associated acts | HeyMike!, Yellowcard, Amber Pacific |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gibson Les Paul | |
Not to be confused with Ben Harper
Benjamin Eric Harper (born on November 14th, 1980) is an American rock musician. He is best known for being the former lead guitarist for the American pop punk band Yellowcard, as well as for the bands Amber Pacific and HeyMike!. Harper is co-owner of Takeover Records.
Harper formed Yellowcard in 1997 along with Longineu W. Parsons III, Ben Dobson, Todd Clary, Warren Cooke, and Sean Mackin after meeting at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. The band released their first album, Midget Tossing, in 1997. They then released their second album, Where We Stand in 1999. After Dobson left the band Harper asked friend Ryan Key to be the band's new lead singer. The band then released the Still Standing EP in early 2000. Shortly after the release of their EP Todd Clary left the band, Key then filled in as the rhythm guitarist. The band then moved to Camarillo, CA, after being signed to Lobster Records. They then begin working on their next album.
The group released their third album, One for the Kids in 2001 and followed up with The Underdog EP in 2002. After the release of The Underdog EP, Warren Cooke left the band due to personal reasons. The band later asked close friend Peter Mosely from Inspection 12, to become the band's new bass guitarist. After Yellowcard released The Underdog EP the band signed with Capitol Records, who were looking to sign pop punk bands at the time. Yellowcard then began the recording of their major-label debut album Ocean Avenue in late 2002.
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