Ben Ottewell
Ben Ottewell | |
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Ottewell performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Benjamin Joseph Ottewell |
| Born | 23 June 1976 Chesterfield, England |
| Origin | Bonsall, Derbyshire |
| Genres | Indie, alternative rock, folk, folk rock |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | ATO, MapleMusic Recordings (Canada) |
Benjamin Joseph Ottewell (born 23 June 1976) is an English singer-songwriter. He is one of the three lead singers of the English indie rock band Gomez. The band were the recipients of the Mercury Music Award Prize in 1998, and Ben is well known for his "deep, raspy voice" and "gravelly baritone". In 2011, Ottewell embarked upon a solo-project, with the debut album Shapes & Shadows.