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Benjamin Gibbard is a famous US songwriter, guitarist, and singer. He is known for his association with indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie as a lead guitarist and vocalist. To date, he has recorded nine music studio albums. In 2012, Gibbard launched his debut solo album, Former Lives, and a collaborative studio album, named “One Fast Move” or “I’m Gone” in 2009.
Career Highlights
Ben Gibbard has experienced an exciting and successful career, to say the least.
Gibbard started with a small role in the movie “Brief Interviews with Hideous Men.” Gibbard has founded Death Cab for Cutie band. In November 2014, Gibbard was seen in a guest role on the eighth studio album of Foo Fighters titled Sonic Highways.
Family and Personal Life
Read about the family members and dating life of Ben Gibbard.
Gibbard was in a relationship with musician and actress Zooey Deschanel, who he got engaged to in the year. After a year, in 2009, they got married in Seattle, Washington. However, due to some reasons, the couple announced their separation on November 1, 2011.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Rachel Demy (m. 2016), Zooey Deschanel (m. 2009–2012) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No/Yes (name) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Benjamin Gibbard |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 46 years |
| Date of Birth | August 11, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Bremerton, Washington, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.75 m, 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg, 176.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $8 Million |
| Occupation | Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Ben Gibbard's height is pretty average measuring 1.75 m. Ben Gibbard weighs 80 kg. Being born on August 11, 1976, translates to an age of 46 years as of todays date (July 18, 2023).
Quotes
We never sit down before we start making a record and talk about this new sonic palette that we are going to try to explore. We always let the record kind of reveal itself to us over time.
Ben Gibbard
I’ve always had a soft spot for Phil Collins. He’s a great vocalist.
Ben Gibbard
It’s like, how do you continue to make records that are representative of who you are that your fans will recognize as your band, while still trying to push things forward and present new sounds for people.
Ben Gibbard
I always try to write the best song I can in the moment, and those songs are often going to end up on Death Cab for Cutie records. I don’t set out to write a solo song or write a band song. I just write, and where that songs ends up is kind of TBD.
Ben Gibbard
I like writing on piano and a computer, and a lot of ‘Plans’ came out of samples and vocal lines.
Ben Gibbard
