Kent based Ben Mills shot to fame after coming third on series three of
the X Factor in 2006. On first hearing Ben sing Simon Cowell said "it has
been a long, long, long time since I have heard someone of your age sing
an R & B classic like that!"
His success on this show resulted in a recording contract with Sony BMG
and the subsequent release of his debut album, "Picture Of You", in March
2007 which sold over 130,000 copies.
In the years since, Ben has travelled the length and breadth of the
country, Europe and the United States, appearing at a range of venues to
rave reviews, securing himself a very strong following.
An accomplished musician, playing both the guitar and piano, Ben is also
recognised as an extremely talented songwriter. His second album,
"Freedom", showcases Ben's stunning new material, and includes
collaborations with Mark Owen (Take That) and Paul Barry (James
Morrison).
"I believe in life we are all faced with many
crossroads, sometimes we take the right path and
sometimes the wrong but if you keep on walking
eventually you'll get the chance to put things right!
Freedom is my journey, my decisions and the roads I
took. I had an idea of what I wanted my second album
to sound like (warning, no autotune was used in the
production of this album!) and Freedom is it! In my
short but extreme experience in the music industry
that is a rare thing indeed!"
- Ben Mills
Having released the album independently, Ben talks of his decision to
leave Sony BMG and go it alone:
In addition to pursuing his solo career, in 2009 Ben formed the Rod
Stewart revival band, Simply Rod, then in October 2011 he was invited by
Jim Cregan, guitarist from the original Rod Stewart band, to join his band
Cregan & Co (formerly Apart From Rod) as their lead vocalist.
In 2023 Ben was announced as the frontman for The Americana Revue Live
Show, performing alongside the founder and musical director James
Cassidy (Suzi Quatro). He also continues to perform with his 70's & 80's
funk/soul band, Benzego.
Ben is the patron for the RSPCA Ashford Garden Cattery. He also actively
supports Demelza House, a children's residential hospice in Sittingbourne,
Kent.
Biography
The Official Website Of Singer / Songwriter Ben Mills
Kent based Ben Mills shot to fame after coming third on series three of
the X Factor in 2006. On first hearing Ben sing Simon Cowell said "it has
been a long, long, long time since I have heard someone of your age sing
an R & B classic like that!"
His success on this show resulted in a recording contract with Sony BMG
and the subsequent release of his debut album, "Picture Of You", in March
2007 which sold over 130,000 copies.
In the years since, Ben has travelled the length and breadth of the
country, Europe and the United States, appearing at a range of venues to
rave reviews, securing himself a very strong following.
An accomplished musician, playing both the guitar and piano, Ben is also
recognised as an extremely talented songwriter. His second album,
"Freedom", showcases Ben's stunning new material, and includes
collaborations with Mark Owen (Take That) and Paul Barry (James
Morrison).
"I believe in life we are all faced with many
crossroads, sometimes we take the right path and
sometimes the wrong but if you keep on walking
eventually you'll get the chance to put things right!
Freedom is my journey, my decisions and the roads I
took. I had an idea of what I wanted my second album
to sound like (warning, no autotune was used in the
production of this album!) and Freedom is it! In my
short but extreme experience in the music industry
that is a rare thing indeed!"
- Ben Mills
Having released the album independently, Ben talks of his decision to
leave Sony BMG and go it alone:
In addition to pursuing his solo career, in 2009 Ben formed the Rod
Stewart revival band, Simply Rod, then in October 2011 he was invited by
Jim Cregan, guitarist from the original Rod Stewart band, to join his band
Cregan & Co (formerly Apart From Rod) as their lead vocalist.
In 2023 Ben was announced as the frontman for The Americana Revue Live
Show, performing alongside the founder and musical director James
Cassidy (Suzi Quatro). He also continues to perform with his 70's & 80's
funk/soul band, Benzego.
Ben is the patron for the RSPCA Ashford Garden Cattery. He also actively
supports Demelza House, a children's residential hospice in Sittingbourne,
Kent.
Biography
The Official Website Of Singer / Songwriter Ben Mills
