Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1993 in California, United States
- Active: 1993 - present
Biography
Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals are the long running band of American singer and guitarist Ben Harper, formed from the musicians who had backed him since 1993 and named on 'Burn to Shine' in 1999. The classic line-up of Harper, bassist Juan Nelson, drummer Oliver Charles, percussionist Leon Mobley, guitarist Michael Ward and keyboardist Jason Yates recorded 'Lifeline' in 2007, reunited in 2015 after a seven year hiatus, and released 'Call It What It Is' on #Stax Records# in 2016, blending folk, blues, soul, reggae and rock.
Genres
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Discography
- Burn to Shine (1999) - Single - rated 3.6/5
- Steal My Kisses (2000) - Single - rated 2.5/5
- Live From Mars (2001) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- Lifeline (2007) - Album - rated 3.13/5
Members
- Ben Harper - vocals, guitar, slide guitar (1993 - present)
- Juan Nelson - bass, backing vocals (1993 - 2021)
- Leon Mobley - percussion, backing vocals (1993 - present)
- Oliver Charles - drums, backing vocals (1993 - present)
- Michael Ward - guitar, backing vocals (2003 - 2016)
- Jason Yates - keyboards, backing vocals (2003 - 2016)