| Eddie Benjamin Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 16, 2002 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Green |
Eddie Benjamin is an Australian singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who came into prominence after becoming the vocalist and bass guitarist of the band Haze Trio, the group that has won multiple competitions such as the Youth Rock and the Balmain Blitz. Eddie went on to perform as a solo artist and released a number of albums including Speechless (2020) and Running Away From Home (2020).
Born Name
Edward George Hendrix Benjamin
Nick Name
Eddie
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Australia
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
He went to Rose Bay Secondary College in Sydney.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Multi-instrumentalist
Family
- Father – His father was a touring drummer.
- Mother – His mother has been a choreographer.
- Siblings – He has a sister.
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Bass Guitar, Piano, Keyboards
Labels
- Vol. 1
- Epic Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
He has dated –
- Maddie Ziegler (2019-2023) – He began dating professional dancer, model, actress, author, and voiceover artist Maddie Ziegler in September 2019. In February 2023, it was revealed that the couple had broken up.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Australian descent.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sharp features
- Neck-length, tousled hair
Eddie Benjamin’s Favorite Things
- Instruments – Piano, Bass
- Pastime – Doing things he considers exhilarating such as jumping off cliffs having claimed to have been a little wild by nature, that has often got him in trouble
Source – InterviewMagazine.com, Flaunt.com
Eddie Benjamin Facts
- He has recalled that the household he grew up in was really creative and as his parents were always working, there were always endless projects around his house.
- Eddie has stated that he grew up in a household with countless instruments and naturally began playing the guitar when he was about 12 years old. However, he had disliked playing it. Eddie was around pianos, banjos, drums and understood how they were meant to sound and how they had to be played. He was on bass quite exclusively until he was 13 years old, after which he began picking up the other instruments. Eddie had built some solid techniques on them and he listened to a variety of music that utilized all of the various styles as well as the instruments. He has affirmed that he would thoroughly enjoy utilizing it with his ear and practice.
- He has disclosed that he had seen Prince performing live by going to one of his concerts that he has felt very blessed to have done. It was when he saw him slapping the bass that he had decided that was what he wanted to do, following which Eddie had requested his father for the instrument. His father had fulfilled his wish by buying him one, after which he was in the living room every day, just practicing for hours on end. That was when his love for music had really started.
- In his childhood, he used to live on the beach and so he enjoyed lots of surfing.
- Eddie had performed to a stadium crowd of around 25,000 while participating in the nationally televised School Spectacular.
- Eddie kickstarted his career as a freelance musician in local Sydney clubs when he was 14 years old.
- He has worked with top artists including Justin Bieber and Labrinth, and also has the legendary Sia to call his mentor.
- In April 2021, he released the music video of the song ‘Speechless’ in which he was featured alongside his then-girlfriend Maddie Ziegler.
- In February 2022, Eddie released the music video for his new song titled Weatherman.
Featured Image by Eddie Benjamin / Instagram
