Ben Burnley American musician Date of Birth: 10.03.1978 Country: USA

1. Biography of Ben Burnley
2. Early Musical Influences
3. The Formation of Breaking Benjamin
4. Phobias and Fears
5. Other Facts about Ben Burnley
6. Gaming and Music
7. Overcoming Challenges

Biography of Ben Burnley

Benjamin Burnley, also known as Ben Burnley, was born in 1978 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He grew up in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was in Wilkes-Barre that Burnley lived with Jonathan Price, who would later become one of the founding members of Breaking Benjamin.

Early Musical Influences

Burnley was heavily influenced by the music of Nirvana, which inspired him to learn how to play the guitar. Even before forming Breaking Benjamin, he would perform covers of his favorite Nirvana songs in coffee shops and on the streets, earning a reputation as "Benjamin."

The Formation of Breaking Benjamin

In late 1998, Burnley formed the band Breaking Benjamin, where he played rhythm guitar and served as the lead vocalist. The band gained popularity over the years and in 2006, their album "Phobia" became the best-selling album on Hollywood Records, surpassing even the famous band Queen.

Phobias and Fears

The album "Phobia" is symbolic of Burnley's numerous fears and phobias. He has a fear of flying, which is why the band only performs within the United States and Canada. Burnley also has a fear of getting sick and driving cars, among other fears. He explains that these phobias are his way of trying to "delay his death as much as possible."

Other Facts about Ben Burnley

Burnley is known for his towering height of 192 cm and being left-handed. He has a piercing in his tongue, and although he is not a big fan of tattoos, he has a positive attitude towards piercings. In 2007, he made headlines for wearing a Superman costume during a concert in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Gaming and Music

Aside from his musical career, Burnley is an avid gamer. His favorite games include "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion," "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," and "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas." He is known by the username "killemloud" in the gaming world. Several of his songs have also been featured in video games, such as "Blow Me Away" in "Halo 2" and "Polyamorous" in "Run Like Hell."

Overcoming Challenges

Burnley has faced and overcome serious alcohol-related problems. Despite still dealing with the consequences of his past, he is determined to never touch alcohol again. In 2008, he faced a legal battle with former band member Jeremy Hummel, who sued him for unpaid songwriting royalties. The lawsuit was ultimately dismissed, resulting in the loss of a friend and musician from the band, but not any money.