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American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and record producer, renowned for his energetic piano playing, sharp wit, and evocative songwriting.Ben Folds rose to prominence in the 1990s as the frontman of the alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five. Known for rejecting guitars in favor of a piano-bass-drums setup, the band achieved mainstream success with hits like "Brick" and "Army". After the band's initial breakup, Folds embarked on a prolific solo career, releasing acclaimed albums, collaborating with orchestras, judging on TV talent shows, and establishing himself as a unique voice in alternative and piano rock.

• Classically trained on piano from a young age, Folds initially pursued a career as a studio session drummer before focusing on piano and songwriting.
• Ben Folds Five gained a reputation for their raucous live shows and Folds's tendency to playfully (and sometimes destructively) interact with his piano.
• A viral moment stemmed from Folds improvising a song titled "Rock This Bitch" live in response to an audience member's shout; it became a recurring tradition where he improvises a unique version of the song at nearly every show.
• He has collaborated extensively with classical ensembles, composing and performing his pop songs reimagined with symphony orchestras worldwide.
• Folds authored a bestselling memoir, "A Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons", published in 2019.
• He served as a judge for several seasons on the NBC a cappella singing competition show "The Sing-Off".