Ben Moody

Ben Moody
Moody performing in 2003
Background information
Birth name	Benjamin Robert Moody II
Born	(1981-01-22) January 22, 1981 (age 44) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal hard rock gothic metal gothic rock nu metal
Occupations	Musician songwriter record producer
Instrument	Guitar
Years active	1994–present
Labels	FNR Wind-up Bigwig Enterprises Universal Motown Republic
Website	www.benmoody.com

Benjamin Robert Moody II^[1] (born January 22, 1981) is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is known as co-founder of rock band Evanescence, which he departed in 2003 after the release of their debut album Fallen (2003). After leaving Evanescence, Moody co-wrote and co-produced songs for Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, Anastacia, Lindsay Lohan, Bo Bice, Daughtry, and Celine Dion.