Benjamin Goldwasser

About

Singer, keyboardist, and lyricist for the psychedelic band MGMT, which was nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy Award in 2010.

Before Fame

He took piano lessons during his childhood and later played in the jazz band at his high school.

Trivia

The MGMT song, "Electric Feel," was remixed by the French band, Justice. The remixed version won a 2009 Grammy Award.

Family Life

He was born in Indiana to David Goldwasser and Rachel Hunter.

Associated With

He met his MGMT bandmate, Andrew VanWyngarden, while both were students at Connecticut's Wesleyan University.