Benjamin Francis Leftwich, born on September 4, 1989, is an English
acoustic folk pop singer-songwriter hailing from York. Leftwich grew up listening to influential artists such as
The Rolling Stones and
Nina Simone. Later, he discovered the works of
Nick Drake,
Bob Dylan, and
Elliott Smith. Leftwich draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including
Cher,
Arcade Fire,
Ryan Adams, and
Bruce Springsteen. In 2011, Leftwich released his debut album, "Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm," produced by Ian Grimble. The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 3…
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