Ben Folds Five

Ben Folds Five
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Group Members	Ben Folds Robert Sledge Darren Jessee
Genre	Alternative rock piano rock
Genre Links	Pop/Rock
Origin	Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Year(s) Active	1993–2000 2008
Music Style	Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock
Music Mood	Cynical/Sarcastic, Whimsical, Earnest, Theatrical, Quirky, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Witty, Playful, Freewheeling, Fun, Humorous, Reflective, Energetic
Labels	Passenger Caroline 550
Official Website	benfoldsfive.com
Associated Acts	Ben Folds Fear of Pop Hotel Lights International Orange Caleb Southern Fleming and John

Ben Folds Five was an alternative rock trio formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group comprised Ben Folds (vocals, piano, and principal songwriting), Robert Sledge (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Darren Jessee (drums, backing vocals and co-writer for some songs). The group achieved mainstream success in the alternative, indie and pop music scenes. The band is best known for the hit single "Brick" from their 1997 album Whatever and Ever Amen, which gained airplay on many mainstream radio stations.