Benjamin Curtis (musician) facts for kids
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Benjamin Curtis
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Curtis performing at Bowery Ballroom in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 23, 1978 |
| Died | December 29, 2013 (aged 35) Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York City, New York, US |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | –2013 |
Benjamin Curtis (born September 23, 1978 – died December 29, 2013) was an American guitarist. He was a talented musician who played in several bands. These included Tripping Daisy, Secret Machines, and School of Seven Bells.
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Benjamin Curtis: A Musician's Journey
Benjamin Curtis was a well-known American guitarist. He was born in 1978 and passed away in 2013. He made a big impact in the music world.
Musical Style and Inspirations
Benjamin Curtis had a unique way of playing the guitar. He used many effects to create a special sound. This style was often called "spacy" and reminded people of psychedelic rock from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
He looked up to other famous guitarists. Some of his main inspirations were Michael Rother, Yoshimi P-We, and The Edge from the band U2. Their music helped shape his own sound.
His Bands and Collaborations
Benjamin Curtis was a member of three important bands. He started with Tripping Daisy. Later, he joined Secret Machines. His last band was School of Seven Bells.
In School of Seven Bells, he worked closely with Alejandra Deheza. They were bandmates and very close friends. They created a lot of music together. Alejandra even called him her "best friend and soulmate" in the notes for their final album, SVIIB.
His Final Years
In early 2013, Benjamin Curtis shared some sad news. He had been diagnosed with a serious illness called T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma.
Many people in the music community supported him. A special concert was held in New York in August 2013. Musicians from bands like The Strokes and Interpol performed to help him. Benjamin Curtis passed away on December 29, 2013, at a hospital in New York. He is remembered for his amazing guitar playing and contributions to music.
