Michigan-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Brendan Benson debuted with a critically acclaimed first album “One Mississippi” in 1996. “Lapalco”, the follow-up album brought him his first taste of success, with hits such as “Good To Me” and “Tiny Spark”. “The Alternative to Love”- Brendans’ third album - was released in 2005 which included the singles “Cold Hands Warm Heart” and “Spit it Out”.
Around this time Benson started writing songs together with friend Jack White, of the White Stripes, and came up with tracks such as “Steady As She Goes” and “Level”. They soon formed The Raconteurs along with two members of The Greenhornes- Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler. In the Spring of 2006 they released their, now world-famous, album “Broken Boy Soldiers” which was recorded at the in-house studio at Brendans old home in Detroit. This has since been followed by the 2nd album “Consolers of the Lonely”, which is out now.
Brendan has produced, recorded and/or fiddled with records by The Greenhornes, The Whirlwind Heat, The Waxwings, and The Muldoons.
In-between this producing, touring and recording, he has also been in the studio recording his fourth solo album with Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters) which he will be releasing in 2009.
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My kidz have always loved "You're Quiet" , and me - "Tiny Spark",... thank you...hope you play the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland,OH. someday...---Eddie O./G.S.F.
Hey, I hope everything is fantastic. I know it has been a while since you've heard from me. I have been so busy trying to make this music thing happen. I have finally finished my new EP "Rise and Shine", and it is available for download on iTunes! Pretty exciting stuff. A Portion of each download will be donated towards the fight aginst cancer! There is also a bunch of great things in progress for the future, so please be in touch! Thanks so much for your love and support! It Truly means the world to me! Stop by and say Hey if you have some free time.
FAAAAANNNNtasic! Can not wait for the new ablum! A Whole lot better is .. sweet. Please post your new tour dates and Come to CA. Will be sad if I can not see U perform.