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Encyclopedia > Ben Folds Five
Ben Folds Five
Background information
Origin Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Genre(s) Piano rock, Indie Rock
Years active 1994 - 2000
Label(s) Passenger
Caroline
550
Associated
acts		 Ben Folds
Fear of Pop
Hotel Lights
International Orange
Caleb Southern
Fleming and John
Website benfoldsfive.com
Former members
Ben Folds
Robert Sledge
Darren Jessee

Ben Folds Five (1994–2000) was a trio formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina who were a mainstay of piano rock until their breakup in 2000. Much of their work was influenced by jazz, evident in frequent improv-styled passages through bridge and/or ending. Ben Folds was the lead singer, pianist, and main composer, Robert Sledge played bass, and Darren Jessee played drums and co-wrote some of the songs, most notably the chorus to "Brick". Sledge and Jessee also delivered backup vocals. Nickname: Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country United States State North Carolina Counties Orange, Durham, and Chatham Founded 1793 Government  - Mayor Kevin C. Foy Area  - City  19. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Piano rock, sometimes referred to as piano pop, is a term for a style of music that is based around the piano, and sometimes around piano-related instruments, such as the Fender Rhodes, the Wurlitzer electric piano, and keyboard-based synthesizers. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... 550 Music is a defunct imprint of Epic Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG. 550 is named after the address of the Sony building located at 550 Madison Avenue in New York. ... Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina[1]) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. ... Fear of Pop is the name of an experimental recording project by Ben Folds (of Ben Folds Five) and Caleb Southern (Ben Folds Fives long time producer), along with John Mark Painter (Fleming and John), William Shatner and others. ... Hotel Lights are an American pop/rock band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. ... Caleb Southern is an american musician and producer. ... Fleming and John is a musical husband and wife team, Fleming McWilliams and John Mark Painter, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. ... Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina[1]) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. ... Robert Sledge was bassist for the rock group Ben Folds Five. ... Darren Jessee was Drummer for Ben Folds Five, a rock group. ... Nickname: Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country United States State North Carolina Counties Orange, Durham, and Chatham Founded 1793 Government  - Mayor Kevin C. Foy Area  - City  19. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Piano rock, sometimes referred to as piano pop, is a term for a style of music that is based around the piano, and sometimes around piano-related instruments, such as the Fender Rhodes, the Wurlitzer electric piano, and keyboard-based synthesizers. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Musical improvisation is the spontaneous creative process of making music while it is being performed. ... Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina[1]) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. ... Robert Sledge was bassist for the rock group Ben Folds Five. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a bass string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, or using a pick. ... Darren Jessee was Drummer for Ben Folds Five, a rock group. ... A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments arranged for convenient playing by a single drummer. ...

Contents

History

1994: Formation

Ben Folds Five was formed in 1994 in Chapel Hill by Ben Folds.[1] The origin of the group's name may stem from the fact that Ted Ehrhard and Chris Eubank were studio musicians who assisted in the creation of the band's self-titled debut album (see Discography), though the bandmembers' fondness for satire is a more likely explanation. When asked about his band's name, Ben jokingly responded, "I think it sounds better than Ben Folds Three".[2]


1996-2000: Radio Success

Their first radio single was "Underground" from their self-titled debut album, but their biggest success was the single "Brick" from their second album, Whatever and Ever Amen, released in 1997, a ballad which Folds later revealed was written about an experience with a high school girlfriend having an abortion.[3] In the UK, "Battle of Who Could Care Less" from the same album was their biggest hit.[3] This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Alternate cover Cover for remastered version (2005) Whatever and Ever Amen is the second album by Ben Folds Five, released in 1997. ... Illustration by Arthur Rackham of the ballad The Twa Corbies A ballad is a story, usually a narrative or poem, in a song. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...


Folds once described their music as "punk rock for sissies", a reaction to the angst prevalent in 90s rock.[4]


Contributed a song to the 1999 benefit album, No Boundaries: A Benefit For The Kosovar Refugees. The song was "Leather Jacket", an unreleased studio song.


2000: Breakup

After the band's reportedly amicable break-up in October 2000,[5] Folds began a successful solo career, Robert Sledge took up singing and bass playing duties with International Orange (which broke up in 2005), and Darren Jessee now fronts the band Hotel Lights. Hotel Lights are an American pop/rock band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. ...


According to Australian Radio Host Andy Lee, the band announced its decision to break up after their performance on The Late Show with David Letterman on July 19, 2000. It was apparently Will Ferrell who broke the awkward silence after the decision was made (Ferrell was a guest on the show that night).[6] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City. ... This article or section may contain excessive or improper use of copyrighted images and/or audio files. ...


Discography

Albums

Ben Folds Five is the self-titled debut album by Ben Folds Five, released in 1995. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Alternate cover Cover for remastered version (2005) Whatever and Ever Amen is the second album by Ben Folds Five, released in 1997. ... 550 Music is a defunct imprint of Epic Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG. 550 is named after the address of the Sony building located at 550 Madison Avenue in New York. ... Naked Baby Photos is a compilation album comprising of outtake material from recordings of Ben Folds Fives first two studio albums, and live performances. ... The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner is the third album by Ben Folds Five, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). ... 550 Music is a defunct imprint of Epic Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG. 550 is named after the address of the Sony building located at 550 Madison Avenue in New York. ...

Singles

  • "Underground" (1996) #37 UK
  • "Battle of Who Could Care Less" (1997) #26 UK
  • "Kate" (1997) #39 UK
  • "Brick" (1998) #26 UK; #11 on US adult contemporary charts
  • "Army" (1999) #28 UK

Underground is a song from the soundtrack of the film Labyrinth, performed by David Bowie. ... Battle of Who Could Care Less is a song performed by Ben Folds Five released on their 1997 album Whatever and Ever Amen Written by Ben Folds[1]. It peaked at #26[2] on the UK Singles Chart. ... Kate is a song performed by Ben Folds Five released on their 1997 album Whatever and Ever Amen Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Bens first wife, Anna Goodman[1]. The song follows a love stuck man who longs to merely see his love interest, Kate. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Army is an alternative rock song by the band Ben Folds Five from their 1999 album The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner, and reached #28 on the charts in the UK. Category: ...

DVDs

  • Ben Folds Five - Live at Sessions at West 54th (1999) - Epic Music Video

Ben Folds Five - Live at Sessions at West 54th is a DVD containing musical performances by Ben Folds Five. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ...

References

  1. ^ Prato, Greg. poopoopoohaha poop=amg&sql=11:v8220rjar48p~T1 All Music Guide. All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2006-11-27.
  2. ^ Hofmann, Pieter (1997-03-10). Waist Deep in Pianos and Buses. Drop-D Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-09-02.
  3. ^ a b At the end of "Fred Jones Part 2" on Ben Folds Live (intro to "Brick").
  4. ^ Thomas, Sarah. "Ben Folds with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra", Sydney Morning Herald, 2006-08-25. Retrieved on 2006-09-23. 
  5. ^ Ben with the Breeze. The Breeze. Retrieved on 2006-11-27.
  6. ^ http://www.tv.com/late-show-with-david-letterman/show-1441/episode/121331/summary.html?tag=ep_list;title;177 Late Show with David Letterman: Show #1441

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See also

Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina[1]) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. ... Hotel Lights are an American pop/rock band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. ...

External links

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Ben Folds | Robert Sledge | Darren Jessee
Discography
Studio Albums: Ben Folds Five (1995) | Whatever and Ever Amen (1997) | The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner (1999)
Compilation Album: Naked Baby Photos (1998)
DVD: Live at Sessions at West 54th (1999)
Singles: "Ungerground" | "Battle of Who Could Care Less" | "Kate" | "Brick" | "Army" | "Don't Change Your Plans"
Related Articles
Fear of Pop | Hotel Lights | International Orange | Caleb Southern | Frank London | Fleming and John

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