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Ben Poole
• United Kingdom• Active: 2000s–
Blues RockContemporary Blues
English blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter praised by Jeff Beck and Gary Moore, and the UK's representative at the 2012 European Blues Challenge.
Instruments
Guitar, Vocals
Labels
Manhaton Records, Gypsy Soul Records
from
England
Musical Influence
As the UK's representative at the 2012 European Blues Challenge and a guitarist singled out for praise by both Jeff Beck and Gary Moore, Poole has been one of the standard-bearers of the post-2010 generation of British blues-rock guitarists (Source: Wikipedia).
Formative experiences
- •2010: Named a "guitarist to watch out for" by Total Guitar magazine (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2011: Nominated in three categories at the British Blues Awards (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2012: Represented the UK at the European Blues Challenge in Berlin, finishing third of 19 countries; released debut album "Let's Go Upstairs" (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2016: Release of "Time Has Come" (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2018: Release of "Anytime You Need Me," featuring the single "Dirty Laundry" (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2021: Acoustic duo album with Guy Smeets, "Acoustic Duo Live" (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2026: Announces "Post-Midnight Behaviour," first studio album of new material in eight years, released 25 September via Gypsy Soul Records (Source: Guitar Interactive Magazine).
Instruments & Equipment
Stories & Anecdotes
"Jeff Beck reportedly called Poole's playing "fucking amazing," while Gary Moore described him as "really great" — praise from two of Britain's most celebrated guitarists (Source: Wikipedia)."
Collaborators
Dutch bluesman; collaborated on the acoustic album "Acoustic Duo Live" (2021).
Co-writer on the album "Time Has Come" (2016).
Grammy Award-winning producer on his debut album.
Watch & Listen
Featured
Ben Poole - Dirty Laundry [Official Music Video]
BEN POOLE
![Ben Poole - No Second Chances [Official Lyric Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bbza4MH1ejw/hqdefault.jpg)
Ben Poole - No Second Chances [Official Lyric Video]
![Ben Poole - Empty [Official Lyric Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lNOS0JiJpAQ/hqdefault.jpg)
Ben Poole - Empty [Official Lyric Video]
![Ben Poole - Anytime You Need Me [Live at Salvation Studios, Brighton] 10/10/23](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jHWnwr5opvw/hqdefault.jpg)
Ben Poole - Anytime You Need Me [Live at Salvation Studios, Brighton] 10/10/23
Ben Poole Dirty Laundry - Live at Montreux International Guitar Show
![Ben Poole - Dirty Laundry [Live at The Musician, Leicester, U.K.] 13/10/22](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QueKg21TG2Y/hqdefault.jpg)
Ben Poole - Dirty Laundry [Live at The Musician, Leicester, U.K.] 13/10/22
Jamming with Jeff Beck and Gary Moore - The Ben Poole Interview
Watch & Listen
Henter videoer fra YouTube…
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Let's Go Upstairs | — | — | — | — | — | — | Debut album, self-released (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2014 | Live at the Royal Albert Hall | — | — | — | — | — | — | Manhaton Records (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2016 | Time Has Come | — | — | — | — | — | — | Manhaton Records; co-written with Wayne Proctor and Steve Wright (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2018 | Anytime You Need Me | — | — | — | — | — | — | Manhaton Records; includes the single "Dirty Laundry" (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2019 | Trio/// Live '19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Self-released (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2021 | Acoustic Duo Live | — | — | — | — | — | — | Acoustic duo album with Guy Smeets, self-released (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2026 | Post-Midnight Behaviour | — | — | — | — | — | — | First studio album of new material in eight years, Gypsy Soul Records, released 25 September (Source: Guitar Interactive Magazine). |
Famous songs
01Dirty Laundry
02No Second Chances
03Empty
Awards & Recognition
2012
European Blues Challenge
3rd place of 19 countries, as UK representative
2012
Blues Matters! Magazine
Best Newcomer
External links
Booking / Contact
Booking agency
Danielle Knights Music (UK); The Last Rebel Agency (DE/NL/AT/FR/BE/Scandinavia); Mix Max Music Agency (CH); Moon Creep Agency (ES); Blues Factory (PL)
Agent/management
Not publicly available
Booking email
info@danielleknightsmusic.comBooking phone
Not publicly available
Booking URL
https://benpooleband.com/contactMultiple regional booking agents listed on the official site; other territories and media/PR enquiries via benpooleband@gmail.com.
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