Name: Winter Is For Lovers
Brand: Ben Harper

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277771

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-18

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Proper

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Artist

Ben Harper

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Hellcat

Benjamin Charles Harper, professionally known as Ben Harper, is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Born on October 28, 1969 in Pomona, California, USA, he has captivated audiences with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. With a career spanning over two decades, Ben's music combines elements of folk, blues, rock, and reggae to create a unique sound that resonates with fans worldwide.
Throughout his musical journey, Ben has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and collaborated with various artists from different genres. His versatility as a musician is evident through his ability to play multiple instruments including the guitar, piano, drums, and harmonica.
In addition to his musical achievements, Ben was married to Laura Dern from 2005 to 2013. This period of his personal life influenced some of his introspective songs that explore themes of love and relationships.

Hellcat is a Los Angeles-based punk/ska/oi/hardcore label founded by Tim Armstrong of Rancid and Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion & Epitaph Records. With a focus on these genres, Hellcat has become known for its diverse roster of talented artists. The label also includes a European division, which shares contact info and offices with Epitaph Europe in The Netherlands.

Since its inception, Hellcat has been dedicated to promoting and supporting the punk, ska, oi, and hardcore scenes. With influential figures like Tim Armstrong and Brett Gurewitz at the helm, the label has gained a reputation for releasing high-quality music that resonates with fans worldwide.

As part of the Epitaph family, Hellcat benefits from their extensive distribution network and industry expertise. This collaboration allows Hellcat's European division to reach even more listeners across the globe. For fans of punk rock and related genres, Hellcat is an essential destination for discovering new music that embodies the spirit of rebellion and authenticity.

Winter Is For Lovers was a lifetime in the making... a solo lap-steel guitar piece incorporating elements of delta blues, flamenco, and even Satie-like minimalism, this work resonates with lyrical virtuosity, originality and soul. In some ways Winter Is For Lovers is a love letter to Ben Harper's longtime fans who have always revered his guitar virtuosity; it's the record they always wanted him to make. For many other music lovers, this record is a revelation, an unknown side to a a celebrated artist showing a sense of meticulousness, depth and music history that will add new dimensions to an already renowned career.

As a child, before Ben Harper was even playing music, he sat at the feet of folk luminaries like Rev Gary Davis, John Fahey, Ry Cooder and others in his grandparents Folk Music Center in Claremont, CA, soaking up their influence and passion for pure guitar music. As a teenager, while discovering his own musical gifts, he was repairing guitars and being mentored by many of these artists, most notably, Taj Mahal. While his musical path has taken him to worldwide fame playing rock and roll, and many other idioms, that pure guitar music has always been central to his musical heart. Ultimately, Winter Is For Lovers is a very personal statement from Ben Harper, drawing from the bountiful garden of his earliest musical impressions and propelling him into the future with an elegiac masterpiece.

Winter Is For Lovers

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