Ben Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American Grammy-winner singer and songwriter. A native of California, he grew up listening to blues, folk, soul, rnb, and reggae. Harper's blend of groove-laden funky soul and folky handcrafted acoustics helped him to gain cult status during the course of the 1990s and widespread attention toward the end of the decade. Harper combines elements of classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists and jam bands and is embraced by critics and college kids alike. Harper's body of work sells consistently and he tours constantly, building a solid, dedicated fan base. Harper began playing guitar as a child in his hometown of Claremont (in California's Inland Empire). He eventually specialized in the acoustic slide guitar (Weissenborn guitars). As a young man, he recorded an LP (Pleasure and Pain) with fellow folk guitarist Tom Freund. After this limited edition record, Harper got a record deal with Virgin Records, who released his debut album, Welcome to the Cruel World (1994). This was followed by
| 1 | Ground On Down | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 2 | Welcome To the Cruel World | Welcome to the Cruel World |
| 3 | The Woman In You | Burn To Shine |
| 4 | Please Me Like You Want To | Fight For Your Mind |
| 5 | Oppression | Fight For Your Mind |
| 6 | I Want to Be Ready | The Will to Live |
| 7 | Breakin' Down | Welcome to the Cruel World |
| 8 | Give A Man A Home | Fight For Your Mind |
| 9 | Don't Take That Attitude To Your Grave | Welcome to the Cruel World |
| 10 | Power Of The Gospel | Fight For Your Mind |
| 11 | Beloved One | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 12 | People Lead | Fight For Your Mind |
| 13 | Faded | The Will to Live |
| 14 | Everything | Diamonds On The Inside |
| 15 | Waiting On An Angel | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 16 | Suzie Blue | Burn To Shine |
| 17 | With My Two Hands | Diamonds On The Inside |
| 18 | Waiting on an Angel | House M.D. Original Television Soundtrack |
| 19 | Like A King-I'll Rise | Ben Harper: Live From Mars |
| 20 | Touch From Your Lust | Diamonds On The Inside |