Lead
singer/songwriter for the band
Ben Folds Five, he also plays the
piano for the band. Born and
raised in
North Carolina. Married to a woman
named
Frally, with whom he has
fraternal twins (one boy, one girl). Cur
rently living in
Adelaide,
Australia.
Before forming Ben Folds Five with Darren Jessee (on drums) and Robert Sledge (on the fuzz pedal), he was a drummer in various North Carolinian bands. Did guest drumming for Fleming and John, who are friends of his, on at least one of their albums.
Released a solo project called "Fear of Pop" which included a song titled "In Love" which featured William Shatner doing spoken word. A self-confessed "pop songwriter", he apparently writes with hit singles in mind. Known for spearing his piano with a piano stool during concerts (for which he has received a lot of flak).