Ben Wilson (musician)

Ben Wilson
Born (1967-11-17) November 17, 1967
Genres Rock
Occupation(s) musician
Instruments Keyboard
Years active 2000-present
Associated acts Blues Traveler, Big Dave and the Ultrasonics, Juice
Website www.bluestraveler.com

Ben Wilson (born November 17, 1967) is an American musician, most famous as the keyboardist for the jam band Blues Traveler.

Wilson attended the alternative Community High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, graduating in 1985. Wilson joined Blues Traveler in January 2000[1] following the death of longtime bassist Bobby Sheehan in August 1999. He auditioned for the band after seeing an ad in Keyboard Magazine.[2] Prior to Blues Traveler, he spent thirteen years with the Michigan-based jump blues band Big Dave and the Ultrasonics.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Keyboard player to join in studio". BluesTraveler.net. 2000-01-29. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  2. Behe, Regis (2002-08-30). "Blues Traveler plays benefit music festival". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  3. "Blues Traveler Hires Keyboard Player for Upcoming Album". JamBands.com. 2000-02-18. Retrieved 2007-03-12.

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