Ben Maier

Formerly of London’s goth-punk outfit TEAR (O Genesis, Tim Burgess), as a solo artist Ben Maier has discovered the power of heartfelt and sincere guitar-driven songwriting. Sincerity for Ben is Americana-heartland rock, sweat and smiles, the fist-pumping end credits soundtrack to John Hughes' The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, The Goonies, Road House, Dirty Dancing and Top Gun--backed by his powerhouse six-piece band.

Based in Hastings, the seaside Nashville Music City of the UK, Ben makes unforgettable 80s influenced romance rock, instant classics with emotive lyrics, infectious melodies and sing-along choruses--timeless, familiar, thrillingly empowering and always heartfelt, laying his emotions on the line with a rare anthemic force and sheer believability. The conviction of Bruce Springsteen, the melodic flair of Phil Collins, the directness of Tina Turner and John Mellencamp, with the sass of Huey Lewis & The News, INXS and Eric Carmen's 'Hungry Eyes'. Ben Maier is the modern take on that big hopeful sound. This is your heart calling. Get on board!