Benjamin Goldwasser

Benjamin Goldwasser
Goldwasser performing in 2010
Background information
Born
Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser

(1982-12-17) December 17, 1982
OriginWestport, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • sampler
  • guitar
  • percussion
Years active2002–present
Labels
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Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser (born December 17, 1982) is an American songwriter and musician who is the keyboardist, backup vocalist, and co-founder of the rock band MGMT. In 2009, his song "Electric Feel" (co-written with bandmate Andrew VanWyngarden), remixed by Justice, won a Grammy Award in the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category. In 2010, his band was nominated for a Grammy as Best New Artist and Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.