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My Take
Ben Moody fascinates me because he co-founded Evanescence and then walked away in 2003, right as Fallen made them huge. Leaving at the peak is a choice I find genuinely intriguing rather than reckless. What I respect is the second act: he reinvented himself as a writer-producer for Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, and others, proving the craft behind the band wasn't a one-off. The Arkansas-to-stadiums arc appeals to me too. I tend to think the people who shape hits from behind the glass are undervalued, and Moody is a clear case of a founder who found a quieter, durable creative life.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Moody
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・ムーディー
- Reading
- べん・むーでぃー
- Born
- January 22, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / record producer / songwriter / composer / musician
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Moody born?
Born January 22, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Ben Moody from?
Ben Moody is from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
What does Ben Moody do?
Ben Moody works as guitarist, record producer, songwriter, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.