Ben Folds September 23, 2012

Singer, songwriter and pianist Ben Folds is best known for his alternative rock trio, Ben Folds Five, which broke into the mainstream with the 1997 ballad 'Brick.' The band broke up in 2000, although they have reunited periodically for special performances, recordings or tours, most recently in 2012. Folds' post BF5 work includes 'Rockin' the Suburbs' in 2001, 'Songs for Silverman' in 2005, 'Way to Normal' in 2008 and 'Lonely Avenue' in 2010. Other recent projects include The Bens, with Folds, Ben Kweller and Ben Lee, plus the EPs 'Speed Graphic' and 'Sunny 16.' He has also been a judge on the NBC a cappella singing contest 'The Sing-Off.'