BEN KENNEY
Exploring the boundaries of alternative rock and metal
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BLENDING ROCK, METAL, AND HIP HOP WITH VISION
Ben Kenney is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, best known for his work as the bassist in the American rock band Incubus, as well as playing guitar in the American hip hop band The Roots. His forward-thinking blend of alternative rock, metal, and hip hop has made Ben a powerful front-runner in several different areas of the music scene today, and a welcome addition to the .strandberg* Guitars artist roster.
Early in his career, Ben got his start in the New Jersey-based band Racecar in 1994. In 2000, Ben joined The Roots, playing guitar alongside members including Questlove, Kamal Gray, and Black Thought. He later joined Incubus in 2003 to hold down the low-end on bass duties and has helped write several records and toured internationally with the award-winning group.
MASTERING EVERY INSTRUMENT, MASTERING EVERY MOMENT
A high-caliber multi-instrumentalist, Ben plays several instruments and has worked in the studio alongside artists like Justin Timberlake, Faith Evans, Erykah Badu, and Blackalicious, as well as producers Timbaland and DJ Jazzy Jeff. He has also currently released five solo albums, writing and playing everything including the guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. Currently, Ben is involved with the project One Take Theater, a collaboration between him, bassist Ashley Mendel, and drummer Daniel Gallardo. The trio performs live, one-take covers of songs by artists like Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, and Luther Vandross.
Photos by Andy Keilen Photography.
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FEELING THE FUTURE WITH EVERY NOTE
"I love what .strandberg* has been doing with guitar design. You really have to play one to fully understand the leap in evolution that Ola and his team have made. These instruments are in a class of their own." - Ben Kenney
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