1. Benjamin Brian Thomas Watt was born on 6 December 1962 and is a British musician, singer, songwriter, author, DJ, and radio presenter, best known as a member of the duo Everything but the Girl.
17 Facts About Ben Watt
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Ben Watt began recording in 1981 on the indie label Cherry Red.
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Ben Watt's recorded output during this period includes club tracks such as Lone Cat, A Stronger Man featuring Sananda Maitreya, the Outspoken EP Part 1 including Pop A Cap in Yo' Ass featuring Estelle, Just a Blip and Guinea Pig.
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Ben Watt completed over sixty live shows in support of Hendra including tours of UK, North America, Japan and Australia.
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In 1998 Ben Watt established the London deep house Sunday club night and compilation series Lazy Dog with Jay Hannan.
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Ben Watt produced a string of dance remixes for Sade, Sunshine Anderson, Zero 7, Maxwell, Meshell Ndegeocello and Sandy Rivera.
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At Neighbourhood, Ben Watt brought in artists such as Groove Armada and many international DJs to perform at his own in-house club nights.
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Ben Watt hosted the 25th Anniversary of the Rough Trade Records music label and the inaugural House Music Awards ceremony.
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Ben Watt was nominated four years running as Best Deep House DJ at the global DJ Awards held in Ibiza, and for Outstanding Contribution to Dance Music at the DJ Magazine Best of British Awards 2009.
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In 2014, Ben Watt launched Unmade Road, a new label and production company to act as a vehicle for his return to recording and touring as a singer-songwriter.
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Ben Watt secured a licensing deal for the label with Caroline International.
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In 2006, Ben Watt launched the online Buzzin' Fly radio show to showcase upcoming music from the label, new releases and guest mixes.
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In 2009, after more than 150 editions, Ben Watt presented his last show and accepted an invitation to move to the BBC Radio 6 Music's flagship electronic radio show as a resident DJ on the 6 Mix; this show was cancelled in 2014.
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In 1992, Ben Watt was diagnosed with Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, an extremely rare and potentially deadly autoimmune condition.
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Ben Watt later wrote the memoir Patient about his experiences with the disease and recovery.
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Ben Watt is part of an environmental advocacy group that advocates for cleanup and care of the Welsh Harp reservoir.
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Ben Watt launched the group Cool Oak as part of his advocacy.