Ben Marsden (musician)

Ben Marsden (born 19 May 1993) is a British rock guitarist, known for his collaborations with The Wildhearts, the Warner E. Hodges band and The Spangles

Ben Marsden
Ben Marsden performing with the Warner E Hodges band in 2023
Ben Marsden performing with the Warner E Hodges band in 2023
Background information
Born (1993-05-19) 19 May 1993 (age 31)
OriginRipon, North Yorkshire England
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, Vocals
Years active2010-Present
Member ofThe Wildhearts, Warner E. Hodges Band, The Spangles

Career

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With Warner E. Hodges Band

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Marsden has been in the 'Warner E. Hodges Band' since 2018.[1] He Plays Guitar and backing vocals.[2]

He has contributed on 3 Albums since he has joined:

  • Live At Bootleggers (2019) [2]
  • Just Feels Right (2020) [3]
  • Soul Shaker (2023) [4]

With The Wildhearts

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Marsden joined the Wildhearts at the start of 2024.[5] He played a series of shows with them under the nickname 'The Moodswingers'[6] as a warmup for their headlining Shepherd's Bush Empire,[7] where he was a guitarist alongside Ginger Wildheart, Jon Poole and Pontus Snibb.

With The Spangles

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Marsden is a founding member of The Spangles, alongside Polly Phluid of The Idol Dead and Ginna Rhodes of The Main Grains.

They have released one album and one EP:

  • #Sweet FA (2018)
  • Boys Just Wanna Have Fun (2021) (EP)

They have toured alongside Wolfsbane (band) in 2023[8] touring across the UK with them and playing 12 days.

Their current lineup has drummer Ace Carlton playing with him, still alongside Polly Phluid.

References

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  1. ^ "WEH Band album and tour plans". warnerehodges.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  2. ^ a b "April 2019 Update - live album, tour, new studio album news". warnerehodges.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  3. ^ ""Just Feels Right" is under consideration for a Grammy Awards® nomination in the Album of the Year and Americana Album categories". warnerehodges.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  4. ^ "Soul Shaker - the brand new album from The Warner E. Hodges Band". warnerehodges.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  5. ^ Colothan, Scott (2024-01-24). "The Wildhearts announce new line-up and world exclusive concert". Rayo. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2024-06-17.
  6. ^ "Live Review : The Moodswingers + Dirty Box Disco @ Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool on June 3rd 2024". ROCKFLESH. 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  7. ^ "The Wildhearts: A Triumphant Return At O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire". www.metaltalk.net. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  8. ^ "Live Review : Wolfsbane + The Spangles + Spunk Volcano And The Eruptions @ Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool on December 7th 2023". ROCKFLESH. 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2024-06-17.