(Phoenix, Arizona) Ben Harper interview with Drew Verbis
August, 2004: Listen to Interview
One cannot simply classify the raw appeal of Ben Harper. He is a musician, an artist, and an individualist. Whether it’s through the soul dances of southern Gospel, 70s funk or electric blues, Harper maintains a stance for a simple beauty.For nearly ten years, Harper and his trademark Weissenborn guitar have been a saving grace in the capriciousness of corporate rock & roll. He never signed on to be a savior, but his modest approach in writing music takes on a life of its own. He’s an explosive, energetic live performer. He’s a flawless studio hound who’s self-absorbed in each song. Harper has performed on every major talk show and radio program, but has become a star because of the people –word of mouth has spread his music around the globe. The grassroots way of doing this rock thing has worked quite well for him and that’s why Harper does what he does. He makes music for the people, people who are aware of the world’s greater goals and unimpressed by political mediocrity. Harper knows he can make a difference with his music, but his fans carry him along so the message can be heard. More then a decade after his debut disc, Harper has earned two Grammy awards, had all of his releases certified gold or platinum, appeared on the cover of Rolling Stones Magazine six times, debuted in the Billboard top 10 and top 20 for album releases, and credited for the discovery of folk-rock superstar Jack Johnson.
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