Lord Huron; Ben Schneider

Benjamin Schneider, commonly known as Ben Schneider, was born on 18th October in Michigan of the United States of America in 1984. He was raised by parents John and Sharon Schneider in Michigan, along with three siblings. Ben Schneider is also the founder of the American indie rock and folk band Lord Huron, formed in the year 2010.

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Biography and Early life

Ben has been a creative kid since childhood and had a keen interest in music and painting. He started to write songs since he was a kid. Ben performed in the orchestra in school. Nonetheless, he was raised in a family involved with music, and his father owned a guitar. Schneider got his initial education from Okemos High School in his hometown and had later moved out to the University of Michigan, where he pursued visual arts as a subject. However, he had completed his education and received his degree from France. Ben had worked as an artist as a part-time job to pay his school fees.

After completing his degree from France, Ben Schneider moved out to New York and later to Los Angeles to start his career. Ben then founded the indie rock and folk band Lord Huron in 2010, which was also his first personal project. The band derived its name from Lake Huron’s name, where Ben used to spend time as a kid. Ben Schneider is one of the richest folk singers in the world.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Ben Schneider in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Ben Schneider’s age is 36 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 18 October 1984. Though, he is 5’ 4” in feet and inches and 162.56cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 154.324lbs in Pound and 70 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Benjamin, formally known as Ben Schneider, has completed his high school at Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan. After graduating high school, Ben moved out to the University of Michigan, from where he graduated in Visual Arts. However, he completed his education in the U-M School of Arts situated in France. Ben has also put up a show of his art in Creole Gallery in Lansing.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Benjamin Schneider, other than music and art, has a very interesting life. Ever since he moved out to Los Angeles, he has been living there. Much later, Ben had revealed that it was for a girl he followed there. Schneider’s father, John, who is also interested in music, worked for the Lansing State Journal for around 35 years. The folk singer’s mother is Sharon Schneider, a housewife who has raised him along with his three brothers and sisters. Ben got married to his wife Sacha Schneider in the year 2014 at the cottage of his family by the shore of Lake Huron.

Ben and his wife Sacha had lived in Wakayama, the Kansai region of Japan, to live with Sacha’s grandmother. His wife Sacha is of American and Japanese descent. Ever since their wedding, they have been leading a very secret life away from the social circle.

Is Ben Schneider Gay?

No evidence has been found of Ben being gay. He has been married to his wife Sacha Schneider since 2014, and they are living happily ever since, which proves the fact that his sexual orientation is straight.

Professional Career

Benjamin Schneider is the founder and lead vocalist of the band Lord Huron found in 2010. Lord Huron is an American indie rock and folk band based in LA, and by 2012 the band included the other members, Miguel Briseno, Tom Renaud, Mark Barry, and Schneider himself. Lord Huron was the first official solo project of Ben.

The first album of Lord Huron as a band together was Lonesome Dreams, released in the year 2012, followed by Strange Trails in 2015 and Vide Noir in 2018 under the record label Republic. Strange Tails has been Billboard No one folk album, and the song ‘The Night We Met, was RIAA certified gold in 2017 and platinum in February 2018. The band recently worked on their album ‘Long Lost’ and has released two singles, Not Dead Yet and Mine Forever. The album was officially released on 21st May’21.

Their last album has mostly received positive reviews. Their songs have appeared onscreen in various tv shows, movies, and series over the years. The band has also been app appreciated by the former US President Barack Obama for their single, ‘Wait By The River.’ The band has also performed live at various tours, and award shows around the world.

Awards

Lord Huron has been at Billboard No 1 in 2021 for their song ‘Not Dead Yet’ and has been RIAA certified gold and platinum in June 2017 and February 2018, respectively.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Ben Schneider in 2021

Ben Schneider’s net worth is estimated at $2 Million as of the current year 2021. No information has been availed about his current salary structure. His primary source of income is through his music band.

Though the band, officially founded by Ben Schneider, did not gain much popularity initially but has grown to become one of the leading alternative folk, folk, and indie rock bands today and has released songs that have become massive hits all over the world and in different languages.