Brendan Benson

Brendan Benson, a Michigan-born musician, gained recognition in the early 2000s for his rock-infused power pop sound showcased in albums like Lapalco and The Alternative to Love. He co-founded the successful rock band the Raconteurs with Jack White, resulting in hits like "Steady as She Goes" and critically acclaimed albums Broken Boy Soldiers and Consolers of the Lonely. Benson continued his solo career, releasing albums under his label, Readymade Records, and collaborating with artists like Robyn Hitchcock and Young the Giant. In 2019, the Raconteurs returned with a chart-topping album, while Benson's solo work evolved on albums like Dear Life and Low Key, blending genres and experimenting with production.

Hailing from Royal Oak, Michigan, Brendan Benson broke into the music scene with his 1996 debut album One Mississippi under Virgin Records. After initial setbacks, Benson found independent success with Lapalco in 2002, leading to critical acclaim and commercial recognition, especially in the U.K. His collaboration with Jack White in the Raconteurs produced gold-selling albums and Grammy nominations before Benson returned to his solo career with releases like My Old, Familiar Friend and You Were Right. Benson's musical journey continued with production work and songwriting, culminating in the chart-topping success of the Raconteurs' Help Us Stranger in 2019 and Benson's genre-blending solo albums like Dear Life and Low Key.