ABOUT BEN

Benjamin Gibbard (born August 11, 1976 in Bremerton, Washington) is an American musician who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service.

Benjamin Gibbard grew up in Bothell during the time of the grunge musical explosion during the early 1990s. His family eventually settled in Bellingham, Washington. Growing up he was influenced by Stone Roses, The Pixies and Ultra Vivid Scene. He studied Engineering at Western Washington University. Aside from forming Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, another project of Gibbard's is All-Time Quarterback.
It has recently been announced that Gibbard will have a small role in a John Krasinski film entitled Brief Encounters With Hideous Men. Gibbard has finished a nationwide solo tour which also featured David Bazan of Pedro the Lion and Johnathan Rice. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington.

Discography

Death Cab for Cutie

1997 You Can Play These Songs with Chords
1998 Something About Airplanes
2000 We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes
2001 The Photo Album
2002 You Can Play These Songs with Chords [expanded]
2003 Transatlanticism
2005 Plans
2008 Narrow Stairs

The Postal Service

2003 Give Up

All-Time Quarterback

1999 ĦAll-Time Quarterback!
1999 The Envelope Sessions
2002 ĦAll-Time Quarterback!

Ben's Official Website && Ben's Personal Blog