Ben Moody

Ben Moody
Moody performing in 2003
Background information
Birth name	Benjamin Robert Moody II
Born	(1981-01-22) January 22, 1981 (age 43) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal hard rock gothic metal gothic rock nu metal
Occupation(s)	Musician songwriter record producer
Instrument(s)	Guitar
Years active	1994–present
Labels	FNR Wind-up Bigwig Enterprises Universal Motown Republic
Website	www.benmoody.com

Benjamin Robert Moody II^[1] (born January 22, 1981) is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as co-founder, former lead guitarist and co-songwriter of rock band Evanescence until his departure in 2003 after the band's debut album, Fallen. After leaving Evanescence, Moody co-wrote and co-produced songs for Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, Anastacia, Lindsay Lohan, Bo Bice, Daughtry, and Celine Dion.