Ben Moody
Ben Moody, performing in Barcelona. May 29, 2003
Background information
Birth name	Ben Robert Moody
Born	January 22, 1980 (1980-01-22) (age 28) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Genre(s)	Alternative rock, alternative metal
Occupation(s)	Songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano, Drums, Vocals
Website	BenMoody.com

Ben Robert Moody (born January 22, 1980 in Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.) is a singer-songwriter, actor and instrumentalist, and is best known as co-founder and lead guitarist of the multi-platinum Grammy Award winning rock band Evanescence from 1998 to October 2003. Since leaving Evanescence, Moody has collaborated with an array of performers, both vocally and as a writer. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 525 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 800 pixel, file size: 61 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Little Rock redirects here. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Alternative metal is an eclectic form of music that gained popularity in the early 1990s alongside grunge. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... A short grand piano, with the lid up. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Little Rock redirects here. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Evanescence is a Grammy Award-winning American alternative rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1998 by singer Amy Lee and former guitarist Ben Moody. ...

Evanescence

Moody met Amy Lee in 1994 at Summer Camp while she was playing a piece on the piano. They decided to create a band, called Evanescence. They had been doing many concerts in Little Rock, and had sold there EP'S Mystary EP, Evanescence EP and Sound Asleep EP. Moody left the band in 2003, due to "creative differences"

Solo career

Beginning in 2004, Moody began collaborating with a variety of artists, working in multiple disciplines. That year, he co-wrote the track "Nobody's Home" for Avril Lavigne's second album, Under My Skin, and wrote and recorded the track "The End Has Come" with Jason C. Miller and Jason Jones for The Punisher Soundtrack. He then wrote with David Hodges, Kelly Clarkson and others for Clarkson's second album, Breakaway, working on the songs "Because of You" and "Addicted". For other uses, see Nobodys Home (disambiguation). ... Avril Lavigne Whibley,[7] better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne (IPA: ), (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian rock/punk-pop singer, musician and actress. ... Singles from Under My Skin Released: March, 2004 Released: May, 2004 Released: August 7, 2004 Released: November 15, 2004 Released: March 28, 2005 Released: June 30, 2005 Under My Skin is the second album by Rock singer Avril Lavigne, released on May 25, 2004 in the United States and Canada... Jason C. Miller is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the industrial rock band Godhead. ... For the 1989 movie starring Dolph Lundgren, see The Punisher (1989 film). ... David Hall Hodges is a keyboardist and vocalist. ... | accessdate = 2006-12-22 }}</ref> Clarksons third album, entitled My December, was released on June 26, 2007. ... Alternative cover International Cover Singles from Breakaway Released: July, 2004 Released: December 14, 2004 Released: March 27, 2005 Released: August 28, 2005 Released: January 31, 2006 Breakaway is the second album by Kelly Clarkson, released on November 30, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Because of You is a song written by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson, David Hodges and Ben Moody, both formerly of Evanescence, and produced by Hodges and Moody. ...

In early 2005, Moody played lead guitar for the song "Forever in Our Hearts", the 'song for tsunami relief' made exclusively for iTunes.^[1] He collaborated with singer Anastacia on the song "Everything Burns", which is featured on her album Pieces of a Dream and the Fantastic Four soundtrack. Moody then assisted Lindsay Lohan on her album A Little More Personal (Raw) and worked with Bo Bice on the song "My World" (a cover from SR-71) for his debut album The Real Thing. This article is about the iTunes application. ... This article is about the singer. ... Everything Burns is a song by the former guitarist of Evanescence and American pop music singer Anastacia. ... This article is about the Anastacia album. ... Fantastic Four is a 2005 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics comic Fantastic Four. ... Lindsay Dee Lohan[1] (born July 2, 1986) is an American actress and pop music singer. ... Singles from A Little More Personal (Raw) A Little More Personal (Raw) is the second album by American singer and actress Lindsay Lohan, released in the United States on December 6, 2005 with Casablanca Records (see 2005 in music). ... Harold Elwin Bo Bice, Jr. ... SR-71 is an American pop punk band that was formed in Baltimore, Maryland. ... The Real Thing is Bo Bices debut studio album. ...

In April 2006, Moody began working on the debut album of Billings, Montana singer-songwriter Hana Pestle. He co-produced and co-wrote alongside Michael "Fish" Herring, and contributed vocals and instrumentals to the album.^[2] He later produced the Godhead album The Shadow Line with Julian Beeston, and again collaborated with David Hodges on American Idol Chris Daughtry's debut album Daughtry for the song "What About Now". Motto: Star of the Big Sky Country Location in Montana Coordinates: , Country State County Yellowstone Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Government  - Mayor Ronald Tussing Area  - City  41 sq mi (106 km²)  - Land  33. ... Godhead is an industrial rock band that originated in the Washington D.C.-area in the 1990s. ... The Shadow Line is the new album by Godhead. ... For the current American Idol season, see American Idol (season 7). ... Christopher Adam Daughtry (IPA: [1]) (born December 26, 1979) is a Grammy nominated American rock guitarist, singer and songwriter who is the lead vocalist of Daughtry, a band he formed in 2006. ... Daughtry is the debut album of the American rock band of the same name, the band formed and fronted by American Idol season five finalist Chris Daughtry. ...

As of 2007, Moody has begun working with Céline Dion on her upcoming album,^[2] and is preparing for the release of his own album, titled Can't Regret What You Don't Remember. 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the musician. ...

Aside from his music endeavours, Moody works with his television and film production company, Makeshift Films.^[3] He has also done some film work, such as his cameo as a zombie in Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Since its first use in 1851, a cameo role or cameo appearance has been a brief appearance in a play (or later, a movie) that stands out against the general context for its éclat or dramatic punch. ... This article is about the living dead. ... Resident Evil: Apocalypse is the sequel to the 2002 film Resident Evil from Screen Gems, written by Paul W. S. Anderson and directed by Alexander Witt. ...

Discography

Evanescence

Main article: Evanescence discography

• 1998: Evanescence EP
• 1999: Sound Asleep EP
• 2000: Origin
• 2003: Mystary EP
• 2003: Fallen

This is the discography of Evanescence, a rock band from Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. // This list shows charting data for six primary English-speaking countries, three additional major European markets and a worldwide compilation chart: United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy and the... Evanescence EP is the first EP from the rock band Evanescence. ... Sound Asleep EP, also known as Whisper EP, was the second EP released by Evanescence. ... Origin is the first full length CD released by rock band Evanescence on the Bigwig Enterprises label. ... Mystary is an EP, released in January 2003 as a promo for Evanescences debut full-length album, Fallen. ... Singles from Fallen Released: April 22, 2003 Released: September 9, 2003 Released: December 8, 2003 Released: June 7, 2004 Released: 2004 as a radio-only single in Spain Fallen is the first full-length album by alternative rock band Evanescence on the Wind-up Records label, and their first album...

Collaborations

• 2004: Avril Lavigne - "Nobody's Home" (writing credits) - Under My Skin
• 2004: Ben Moody featuring Jason Miller and Jason "Gong" Jones - "The End Has Come" - The Punisher Soundtrack and Can't Regret What You Don't Remember
• 2004: Kelly Clarkson, Ben Moody, Marty O'Brien, Mark Colbert, David Hodges - "Because of You" and "Addicted" - Breakaway
• 2005: Ben Moody featuring Anastacia - "Everything Burns" - Fantastic 4: The Album and Can't Regret What You Don't Remember
• 2005: Lindsay Lohan - "Fastlane" (writing credits), "Edge of Seventeen" (guitar) - A Little More Personal (Raw)
• 2007: Daughtry - "What About Now" (writing credits) - Daughtry
• 2007: Celine Dion - "Taking Chances" - producer. "This Time" - Writer, Producer, Guitar. - "Alone" - Producer, ???

Avril Lavigne Whibley,[7] better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne (IPA: ), (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian rock/punk-pop singer, musician and actress. ... For other uses, see Nobodys Home (disambiguation). ... Singles from Under My Skin Released: March, 2004 Released: May, 2004 Released: August 7, 2004 Released: November 15, 2004 Released: March 28, 2005 Released: June 30, 2005 Under My Skin is the second album by Rock singer Avril Lavigne, released on May 25, 2004 in the United States and Canada... Jason C. Miller is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the industrial rock band Godhead. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For the 1989 movie starring Dolph Lundgren, see The Punisher (1989 film). ... | accessdate = 2006-12-22 }}</ref> Clarksons third album, entitled My December, was released on June 26, 2007. ... Because of You is a song written by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson, David Hodges and Ben Moody, both formerly of Evanescence, and produced by Hodges and Moody. ... Alternative cover International Cover Singles from Breakaway Released: July, 2004 Released: December 14, 2004 Released: March 27, 2005 Released: August 28, 2005 Released: January 31, 2006 Breakaway is the second album by Kelly Clarkson, released on November 30, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... This article is about the singer. ... Everything Burns is a song by the former guitarist of Evanescence and American pop music singer Anastacia. ... Lindsay Dee Lohan[1] (born July 2, 1986) is an American actress and pop music singer. ... Singles from A Little More Personal (Raw) A Little More Personal (Raw) is the second album by American singer and actress Lindsay Lohan, released in the United States on December 6, 2005 with Casablanca Records (see 2005 in music). ... Daughtry is an American rock band from North Carolina, formed by former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry in 2006. ... Daughtry is the debut album of the American rock band of the same name, the band formed and fronted by American Idol season five finalist Chris Daughtry. ... This article is about the musician. ...

References

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