Artist description Crimson Glory Guitarist Ben Jackson releases his first solo album "Here I Come" and is already working on a much heavier follow up solo album. His Crimson Glory and Parish roots shine through with his unique guitar style.

Music Style Melodic/Progressive Rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Pat Travers, Judas Priest, Michael Schenker Group, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Similar Artists People hear several different influences.

Artist History Ben Jackson is an aspiring singer/guitarist/songwriter hailing from Sarasota, Florida. Ben Jackson is mainly known for his involvement as a founding member and guitarist with the world renowned and legendary prog metal group "Crimson Glory". Ben was a key ingredient in creating the sound that propelled Crimson Glory to earn a respectable notice alongside groups such as Queensryche, Dream Theatre and others in the late 1980's progressive metal scene. Ben Jackson played on the Crimson Glory releases, "Crimson Glory" 1986, and "Transcendence" 1988. In the early 1990's Crimson Glory took a hiatis from their cause as the world was embracing the grunge sound and polished metal bands were on the fall. Ben formed a new group with fellow Crimson Glory brother Dana Burnell called "Parish" which had a commercial hard rock sound in the vein of Winger, Slaughter, Damn Yankees. Parish achieved one release in Japan and Europe with "Envision" 1995. Parish was shortlived and Ben began realizing his desire to pursue a solo offering featuring his own lead vocals, guitar work and songwriting style. Ben started working on his debut "Here I Come" in 1998. In 1999 Ben took a break from his new project to take part in a Crimson Glory reunion. Crimson Glory released "Astronomica" in 1999 and embarked on a European tour in 2000. Ben Jackson has recently completed recording his debut solo offering, combining his influences of hard rock, classic rock and heavy metal into one unique package. "Here I Come" embodies all his strengths as you can hear a passion for life and romance, with a sense of modesty that is true Ben Jackson. Ben feels this is the closest he has ever come to being himself and enjoying making music on this project and his only wish is to share it with the world and just take it from there. Now that you know a bit about Ben Jackson, from his beginnings to present, please explore "Here I Come" for yourself and close your eyes and dream you're somewhere else.

Group Members Ben Jackson - Lead Vocals/Guitars Mark Borgmeyer - Guitars/Vocals Danny Binz - Bass/Vocals Rich Tabor - Drums and Percussion

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Location Sarasota, Florida - USA

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