Benjamin Curtis

Guitarist

Birthday September 23, 1978

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Oklahoma

DEATH DATE Dec 29, 2013 (35)

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About

American guitarist and drummer who was the founding member of the bands The Secret Machines, School of Seven Bells, and UFOFU.

Before Fame

He started his music career as a drummer for the band Tripping Daisy from 1997 until 1999.

Trivia

A benefit concert was held for him in August 2013 after he announced he had been diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Family Life

He grew up with his family in Frederick and Norman, Oklahoma and moved to Dallas, Texas when he was in junior high school.

Associated With

He has stated Dave The Edge Evans from the band U2 as a musical influence.