Directory:Ben Alekzsander Williams
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| Birth name | Ben Alekzsander Williams |
| Born | Template:Birth date and age Rhyl, Wales |
| Genre(s) | Pop Swing R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter, Musician, Actor, Dancer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Label(s) | Coming Home Records UK (2006-2008) Copper Island Records UK (2008-present) |
| Associated acts | The Comics |
Ben Alekzsander Williams (born 19 March 1992) is an actor, musical performer, dancer and singer/songwriter and is best known for being the former frontman in experimental/indie pop band The Comics. [1]
Personal Life
Born in Bodelwyddan, North Wales, he now currently resides in Rhyl. He attended Denbigh High School in Denbigh where he studied Music, Drama and Art for GCSE.
Ben currently attends Llandrillo College in Rhos-on-Sea where he is studying a Performing Arts course.
Ben is also good friends with Big Brother 8 contestant Seány O'Kane.
Music
Ben was the frontman of The Comics until September of 2008.[2]
Signed to 'Coming Home Records UK', The Comics became a very popular group around North Wales, performing in several gigs infront of large crowds, which lured the press and media to get more information on them and make the band more well known. [3]
Shortly after writing and recording an EP, the band decided the split due to heavy amounts of college work.[4]
Before this, Ben was a solo singer/songwriter and released songs such as 'Crazy With You', 'Reach Out' and 'Baby Look Away'.
In August of 2008, Ben signed ended his spell with 'Coming Home Records UK' and signed to a small record label called 'Copper Island Records UK'.
His song 'Reach Out' is the entrance music to every Denbigh Town F.C. home football game.[5]
Acting Roles
In May 2008, Ben featured in three episodes of the British television programme Waterloo Road where he played the character of Jason.[6]
Ben's most recent performance was in December of 2008 where he performed in a show called 'A Certain Class' in the Elwy Theatre in North Wales.[7].
References
- ^ North East Wales Music - The Comics bbc.co.uk
- ^ New video from favourites The Comics thevale.co.uk
- ^ The Comics: Interview youtube.com
- ^ Indie delights The Comics split Denbighshire Free Press
- ^ Local talent gets the nod for entrance music
- ^ Waterloo Road Full Cast imdb.com
- ^ Performer Ben Alekzsander Williams ready for spotlight in sold out Christmas show dailypost.co.uk
