Ben Ottewell

Ben Ottewell
Ottewell performing in 2019
Ottewell performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Joseph Ottewell
Born (1976-06-23) 23 June 1976 (age 48)[1]
Chesterfield, England[2]
OriginBonsall, Derbyshire[3]
GenresIndie, alternative rock, folk, folk rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
LabelsATO,[4] MapleMusic Recordings (Canada)

Benjamin Joseph Ottewell (born 23 June 1976) is an English singer-songwriter. He is one of the three lead singers of the English indie rock band Gomez. He was the recipient of the Mercury Music Award Prize in 1998, and is well known for his "deep, raspy voice"[5] and "gravelly baritone".[6] In 2011, Ottewell embarked upon a solo-project, with the debut album Shapes & Shadows.[6]

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  4. ^ "ATO Records: Shapes and Shadows". ATO Records. 2010. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Music of Neil Young at Carnegie Hall: Ben Ottewell". Michael Dorf. 2010. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Interactive Interview: Ben Ottewell of Gomez on Going Solo". Flavorpill Productions, LLC. 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2012.