Benyaro: The Soloist That Is a True Embodiment of Togetherness

Interviews

April 21, 2022

Jennifer Striegel

Photography courtesy of Ben Musser.
Ben Musser.  A husband. A father. A brother. A son. A solo musician that has been on his musical journey since the beginning of his life’s journey.  It all started on the east coast, down a quiet street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  As a son and brother, Ben grew up in a household quite the opposite of quiet.  Instead, filled with music.  “All I remember is listening to music”. His sister with her piano lessons.  His dad - a lawyer for will, deeds and estates - side hustling as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist (strumming cords versus playing solos).  His mother, formerly in a choir during her youth, filled the home’s inside airwaves with her own singing along to Carol King and The Coasters (to name just a few).  “Music was our family’s requirement.” 
Ben’s dad’s band, Pep Boys, gave him the opportunity to learn about other parts of being in a band, beyond actually playing an instrument or singing the co...

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