Raised in the natural surroundings of Palolo Valley in Honolulu, Ben found his true calling during his sophomore year in high school when he began playing music. When he graduated he moved to the mainland for ten years to pursue a career in the music industry. He resided in Dallas and California but performed all over the continental U.S. and internationally. It was there that he had the opportunity to work with many of today's top recording artists.

Ben returned to the islands in 1982 and functioned in the music industry in many different capacities. Among the groups he's performed with are the Krush and 5:05 with whom Ben garnered three #1 hits.

Ben has recently released a solo album entitled "Walking in the Light" which in only three months of airplay has already produced two #1 hits. "Walking in the Light" was written produced and arranged by Ben. Music from this release is already being played internationally and has been featured on the World Charts Show airing in 67 countries.

 

Ben has garnered five #1 hits in the state of Hawaii.
- Puanani - 5:50 "Stay Awake"
- Tropical Beauty - 5:50 "Stay Awake"
- I Wanna be Her Man - 5:50 "Stay Awake"
- Maile Lei - Ben Vegas "Walking in the Light"
- You're My Love - Ben Vegas "Walking in the Light"

 

Here is just a short listing of the artists Ben has recorded or performed with throughout the years.

Nationally Locally (Hawaii)
Kenny Loggins
Stevie Wonder
Pointer Sisters
Kenny Rogers
Ray Charles
Tina Turner
Olivia Newton John
Mac Davis
Lou Rawls
Rufus
the KRUSH
5:05
Dick Jensen
Brother to Brother
Milani Bilyeu
Teresa Bright
Blaine Kia		 Glenn Medeiros
Henry Kapono
Willy K
Graham Nash
Frank Hewitt
Jerry Santos
Del Beazley

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