Ben Lurie
Ben Lurie | |
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| Born | June 13, 1968 London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, graphic designer |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Member of the Jesus and Mary Chain |
Ben Lurie (born 13 June 1968) is a British musician primarily recognized for his role in the Scottish alternative rock group the Jesus and Mary Chain, where he performed from 1989 until 1998.
Biography
Originally from London, Lurie relocated to Australia when he was four years old. During his high school years, he established the band Sons of Sorrow alongside bassist Warwick Yuen and drummer Paul Zezula; their album Nobody Should Dream was issued in 1988 through Rampant Releases. At age 20, he moved back to London and joined the Jesus and Mary Chain as a touring session musician during the Automatic tour. Eventually, he became an official member, playing on the albums Stoned & Dethroned and Munki. Following the group's disbandment in 1998, Lurie co-created Freeheat with Jim Reid. Additionally, he has worked as a producer for bands such as the Parkinsons and Tompaulin.
In 2004, Lurie returned to Australia and shifted his professional focus to a career in graphic designer work.