Benji Webbe

Benji Webbe
Webbe performing with Skindred in 2018
Webbe performing with Skindred in 2018
Background information
Birth nameClive John Webbe
Also known as
  • CJ Webbe
  • The DirtyDred
Born (1967-03-11) 11 March 1967 (age 57)
Newport, Wales
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1993–present
Websiteskindred.net

Clive John "Benji" Webbe (born 11 March 1967) is a Welsh singer, best known as the lead vocalist for the reggae metal band Skindred. Aside from his main project, he is also active in Diamond Spider, Dub War, Mass Mental and his own solo project.[1] He has featured on albums by Bullet for My Valentine, Soulfly, The Alarm, and Punk Rock Factory.

Webbe is a native of Newport, South Wales, and a veteran of the rock explosion of the mid-1990s which led to Spin magazine dubbing Newport as 'The New Seattle'.[2]

  1. ^ Loftus, Johnny. "Biography: Skindred". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
  2. ^ Rawlins, Kirsten (4 August 2017). "Music saved me: Benji Webbe of Skindred talks ahead of Bloodstock appearance". Shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 26 August 2018.