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Benjamin Burnley
Burnley performing in 2016
Background information
Birth name
Benjamin Jackson Burnley IV
Born
(1978-03-10) March 10, 1978 (age 46) Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Alternative rock
hard rock
alternative metal
post-grunge
Occupation(s)
Singer
musician
songwriter
record producer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
Years active
1998–present
Member of
Breaking Benjamin
Musical artist
Benjamin Jackson Burnley IV (born March 10, 1978) is an American musician and the founder and frontman of the rock band Breaking Benjamin. As the sole constant and namesake of the group, Burnley has served as its principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist since its inception in 1999.
Since signing with Hollywood Records in 2002, Burnley has composed six studio albums under the name Breaking Benjamin, three of which have reached platinum and two of which have reached gold in the United States.[1] Burnley has also collaborated with acts such as Adam Gontier[2] and Red.[3]
^"RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database". RIAA. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
^Brutus, Lou (January 17, 2013). "Get The Dirt". KQRX 95.1. Brazos Communications West, LLC. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015.
^"Red - Shadows". iHeart Radio. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
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