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Benjamin DarvillMember of the Canadian rock band "Crash Test Dummies"
Date of Birth: 04.01.1967
Country:  Canada |
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Biography of Benjamin Darvill
IntroductionBenjamin Darvill, also known by his stage name Son of Dave or SOD, is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Canadian rock band 'Crash Test Dummies'. Currently, Darvill resides and works in the United Kingdom.
Early Life and Musical Career
Born on January 4, 1967, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Darvill developed a passion for playing the harmonica after witnessing a performance by James Cotton, a renowned American blues musician from Mississippi. In 1989, he joined the young Winnipeg-based group 'Crash Test Dummies' and played harmonica, mandolin, guitar, and percussion. With the band, he won a Juno Award and received a Grammy Award nomination.
Solo Projects
In 2000, Darvill embarked on solo projects and moved to London, England in 1998, where he resided for several years. His 2000 album titled '01', recorded in London, combines old-fashioned blues with techno beats and everything in between. The album was described by critic Benoît Felten as a "fusion of contemporary R&B, hip-hop, electronic music, and age; it has a strong blues impression." In 2006, he released his second album '02', characterized by the press as a blend of blues, melodic beatboxing, genuine folk, sensual funk, and modern R&B. His album '03', released in April 2008, was well-received by critics, with one of its tracks, 'Old Times Were Good Times', being released as a single in March 2008.
Discography
Darvill's debut solo album, 'B. Darvill's Wild West Show', was released in 1999 on his own label, 'Husky Records', and was reissued in late 2008 on 'Kartel Records'. In 2010, he released another album titled 'Shake A Bone'. In the same year, Son of Dave and his song 'Revolution Town' appeared in a commercial for the search engine Bing. The advertisement showed Son of Dave using Bing and his 'Windows' phone to find his own concert at the 'Someday Lounge' in Portland, Oregon.
Conclusion
Benjamin Darvill, known as Son of Dave or SOD, has had a successful career as a musician and songwriter. From his early days with 'Crash Test Dummies' to his solo projects, he has demonstrated his versatility and talent in various music genres. With his unique blend of blues, R&B, funk, and folk influences, Darvill continues to captivate audiences around the world.
