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Band Member Profiles
Ben Granfelt -
Guitar/Vocals
2001-2004
After having played with numerous groups, such as Gringos Locos (1986-91), the Guitar Slingers (1991-99) and the Lenningrad Cowbodys (1991-98), critically acclaimed Finnish guitarist Ben Granfelt formed his own band in 1993. Ever since the Ben Granfelt Band was formed, the trio has toured Germany, the UK and the US and done countless tours in Finland.
With the Cowboys he played all around the planet in over 20 countries including Japan and Australia as well as at the 1994 MTV Awards gala in New York. He wrote most of the bands original material.
On his new album "All I want to be" Ben takes a big step forward as a singer and songwriter with material ranging from driving catchy rock such as "Keep Tomorrow Free" to the beautiful melodic instrumental "Power of Passion". The fact that he is a brilliant guitar player who knows his chops and when to use them can be heard throughout the whole album.
In 1999 he performed as special guest at the Wishbone Ash 30th Anniversary Concert at the Shepperd Bush Empire in London - the concert was filmed for a full length live video. When guitarist Mark Birch left Wishbone in 2001, Ben Granfelt was Andy Powell's number one choice to fill the vacant guitar slot.
Ben enjoyed a spell of almost four years with Wishbone Ash, with his influence being strongly felt on the 2002 album release "Bona Fide" as well as the live concert DVD and CD "Almighty Blues". In 2004 he left (note: not "quit"!!!) the band to concentrate fully on his career with the Ben Granfelt Band.
For further info: www.bengranfelt.com
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