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Ben Harper
Ben Harper


Background information
Birth name Benjamin Chase Harper
Born October 28, 1969
Born place Claremont, California, United States
Genre(s) Folk-Rock
Blues Rock
Reggae
Years active 1992—present
Label(s) Virgin Records
EMI Group
Associated acts Ringo Starr
Fistful of Mercy
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Relentless7
Vanessa da Mata
Website Website



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Los Campesinos! Singer Injured During Stage-Dive Accident

August 16, 2010
Los Campesinos! Singer Injured During Stage-Dive AccidentLos Campesinos! singer Gareth has been left injured after a stage-dive went wrong.

Performing with his band at this weekends Summer Sundae festival Gareth attempted to leap from the stage into the crowd but was less than succesful, leaving himself with mild concussion and a sprained wrist.

Fans of the band have been able to keep up to date with the news via the bands Twitter account with Gareth tweeting:

"4years of diving into the audience finally went wrong last night. The result: mild concussion, ripped ear, sprained wrist, lump on head.OUCH"

and:

"I finished the song. Can't really remember it but was back on my feet quicker than Cristiano Ronaldo after winning a free kick."

Additionally, Gareth posted a picture of his bandaged ear and arm in a sling for fans to see.

(by David Renshaw)



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