Sources
Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.
Submit a site - Become an editor
Wikipedia. Licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Are you an expert in this subject? Join the discussion and share your knowledge at Wikipedia.org.
Ben Gibbard
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Ben Gibbard | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Benjamin Gabriel Gibbard |
| Born | August 11, 1976 Bremerton, Washington |
| Genre(s) | Indie Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar Vocals Piano Drums Bass |
| Years active | 1997 – present |
| Label(s) | Barsuk Atlantic Records Sub Pop Wawa Records |
| Associated acts |
Death Cab for Cutie The Postal Service All-Time Quarterback |
| Website | Official website |
Benjamin Gabriel Gibbard (born August 11, 1976 in Bremerton, Washington) is an American musician who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service.
Contents |
Benjamin Gibbard grew up in Bremerton during the time of the grunge musical explosion during the early 1990s. Growing up he was influenced by Stone Roses, The Pixies and Ultra Vivid Scene. He studied at Western Washington University.[1]
Aside from forming Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, another project of Gibbard's is All-Time Quarterback. He and his band Death Cab for Cutie are also known for their contributions to veganism and animal rights.[2]
It has recently been announced that Gibbard will have a small role in a John Krasinski film entitled Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. [3] Gibbard has finished a nationwide solo tour which also featured David Bazan of Pedro the Lion and Johnathan Rice. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington.
- Appeared as a guest on Jimmy Tamborello's (his Postal Service collaborator) Dntel album entitled Life Is Full of Possibilities, contributing vocals to the song "(This Is) The Dream of Evan and Chan."
- Sang backing vocals on the song "This is the Thrilling Conversation You've Been Waiting For" for Harvey Danger's 2000 album King James Versions.
- Played bass for Pedro the Lion on their 2001 tour.
- Played drums on the song "Carparts" for The Long Winters' 2002 album, The Worst You Can Do Is Harm.
- Performed drums on label-mate's Kind of Like Spitting 2002 album, Bridges Worth Burning, further contributing vocals to the album's untitled last track.
- Released a split on March 30, 2004 EP with Andrew Kenny (of American Analog Set) in the Home Series on the Post-Parlo record label.
- Contributed vocals for Styrofoam's 2004 album Nothing's Lost on the track "Couches in Alleys."
- Contributed vocals to a song ("Handle With Care") on Rilo Kiley frontwoman Jenny Lewis's side project Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins's album, Rabbit Fur Coat.
- Is the original bassist for the Revolutionary Hydra, a band that also included Death Cab for Cutie bandmate Chris Walla.
- Provided backup vocals on the song "Midnight Again" for Certainly, Sir's album TAN!
- Co-wrote the film score for the film Kurt Cobain About A Son, about the Nirvana lead singer, with producer Steve Fisk.
- 1997 You Can Play These Songs with Chords
- 1998 Something About Airplanes
- 2000 We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes
- 2001 The Photo Album
- 2002 You Can Play These Songs with Chords [expanded]
- 2003 Transatlanticism
- 2005 Plans
- 2003 Give Up
- 1999 ¡All-Time Quarterback!
- 1999 The Envelope Sessions
- 2002 ¡All-Time Quarterback!
- Ben's Official Website (Coming Soon)
- Ben's personal blog page
- Death Cab for Cutie's official website
- 20 Questions with Ben Gibbard from 2000
- Death Cab for Cutie 2006 Tour Mapped on Platial
- Pinwheel music from Gibbard's former band
- Death Cab for Cutie Fan Flipbook
- The Postal Service Fan Flipbook