Ben Folds was born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The trio of Ben Folds, bassist Robert Sledge, and drummer Darren Jessee formed Ben Folds Five in 1994 in Chapel Hill. While Ben Folds Five was still together Ben Folds released his first solo album, Fear of Pop. Fear of Pop is an experimental album which few people know about. Including Fear of Pop, Folds has released 8 solo albums in his career. He is known for his piano playing, although he also plays bass, drums, and guitar(on Rockin' The Suburbs). Ben Folds now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, USA and Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Ben Folds is awesome.

Also check out Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge in their new bands!

Ben Folds by TAOSHEA April 23, 2008

ben folds

The quintessential songwriter/musician of our time

"If you say anything to disrespect Ben Folds, I will come to your house, punch you in the face, and eat all of your mom's home-made cookies."

ben folds by Mike Meth June 12, 2005

ben folds

the most amazing musician ever, plays the shizit out of the piano and has an awesome voice

me: so, have you heard of ben folds?
my ex-friend: yeah, he sucks.
me: *glares* i don't think we can be friends anymore.

ben folds by Eniledam June 11, 2006

Ben Folds

The best musician with little radio play... God's Gift to Piano

God said "let there be piano" then he said, "let there be Ben Folds"

Ben Folds by God April 7, 2005