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Benjamin Goldwasser | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser |
Born | Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S. | December 17, 1982
Origin | Westport, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Neo-psychedelia, new wave, synth-pop, art rock, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, sampling, guitar, percussion |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Columbia, Red Ink (an imprint of Columbia Records), Cantora |
Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser[1] (born December 17, 1982) is an American songwriter and musician in the psychedelic rock band MGMT, for which he primarily plays keyboards and sings. In 2009, his song "Electric Feel" (co-written with bandmate Andrew VanWyngarden), remixed by Justice, won a Grammy Award in the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category.[2] In 2010, his band was nominated for a Grammy as Best New Artist and Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.[3]