Benjamin Goldwasser
American singer-songwriter (born 1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser[1] (born December 17, 1982) is an American songwriter and musician in the psychedelic rock band MGMT, for which he primarily plays keyboards and sings. In 2009, his song "Electric Feel" (co-written with bandmate Andrew VanWyngarden), remixed by Justice, won a Grammy Award in the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category.[2] In 2010, his band was nominated for a Grammy as Best New Artist and Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.[3]
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Birth name | Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser |
Born | (1982-12-17) December 17, 1982 (age 41) Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S. |
Origin | Westport, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Neo-psychedelia, new wave, synth-pop, art rock, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, sampling, guitar, percussion |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Columbia, Red Ink (an imprint of Columbia Records), Cantora |
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