Personal Bio: (work in progress)

A New Jersey native, Ben Kenney, was born on March 12 1977. Ben was asked to join the band after the departure of original bassist Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich in 2003.  Ben plays a half dozen instruments, and has influences ranging from punk and classic rock to hip-hop.  He is/has been a part of several bands, including Super Grub (now the Division Group), The Roots and the Time Lapse Consortium. He also has done studio work for artists such as: Justin Timberlake, Faith Hill, Blackalicious, and Kate Earl.

Ben independently released solo cd's, "26", "Maduro, & "Distant and Comfort" and has his own production company, Ghettocrush.

In person, Ben is a pretty quiet and laid back guy, but on stage he becomes very lively and energetic.  He is capable of laying down a smooth bass solo and providing the bulk of the backing vocals for the band.  Among his off stage hobbies are drawing and racing remote controlled nitro powered cars.

Gear (BassPlayer 8/2006)
Bass Lakland Joe Osborn with Lindy Fralin J pickups and GHS flatwounds
Rig Mesa Engineering Big Block 750 with Mesa Engineering 8x10; Mesa Walkabout Scout 1x12 comboThe Division Group formerly Supergrub

Blackalicious; The Roots (May 2002); Time Lapse Consortium; Incubus

The Roots Live
Official Roots site
Roots Still Studying Phrenology
Incubus Finally Acknowledges Dirk is Leaving
(Okayplayer Message Board)
Kenney on PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (w/video)
Ben's Playlist
Meanstreet Article
Kenney and Tacoma Guitars