Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Weasel (Benjamin Foster) was born on 8 April, 1968 in Prospect Heights, Illinois, U.S., is an American singer and guitarist (born 1968). Discover Ben Weasel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
| Popular As |
Benjamin Foster |
| Occupation |
Singer · musician · songwriter |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
8 April 1968 |
| Birthday |
8 April |
| Birthplace |
Prospect Heights, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Singer with the age 56 years old group.
Ben Weasel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Ben Weasel height not available right now. We will update Ben Weasel's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
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| Sibling |
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Ben Weasel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Weasel worth at the age of 56 years old? Ben Weasel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Ben Weasel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
Ben Weasel Social Network
Timeline
Benjamin Foster (born April 8, 1968), also known as Ben Weasel, is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the punk rock band Screeching Weasel.
Foster was born in 1968, and was raised in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
He attended River Trails Middle School in Mount Prospect, Illinois, where he first met future Screeching Weasel co-founder John Pierson.
Weasel was expelled from John Hersey High School and St. Viator High School.
He was eventually sent to the Élan School in Poland, Maine for his behavior issues.
When Foster returned to Illinois from the Élan School, he got a job at a local movie theater, and formed the band Screeching Weasel with co-worker and former junior high classmate John Pierson, aka Jughead.
Screeching Weasel have released 14 studio albums: Screeching Weasel (1987), Boogadaboogadaboogada!
(1988), My Brain Hurts (1991), Ramones (1992), Wiggle (1993), Anthem for a New Tomorrow (1993), How to Make Enemies and Irritate People (1994), Bark Like a Dog (1996), Television City Dream (1998), Emo (1999), Teen Punks In Heat (2000), and First World Manifesto (2011)
After an initial break-up in 1989, Screeching Weasel reformed in 1991 and broke up for a second time in 1994.
Following the second breakup, Foster formed a new band, the Riverdales, with Screeching Weasel members Dan Vapid, and Dan Panic.
In the early 1990s, Foster founded The Gore Gore Girls (unrelated to the later band of the same name) with SW guitarist Jughead, Glynis Johnson (also of Red Red Meat) and Russ Forester (founder of Underdog Records).
In the early 1990s, Foster published the fanzine Panic Button.
In 1990 Foster wrote, produced, directed and starred in a low-budget "gay vampire" film entitled Disgusteen.
He published two chapbooks through Oyster Publications, Brady Bunch Behemoth (1991) and ''Stab!
The Gore Gore Girls lasted only three shows and made an appearance on a compilation EP, Mouthful of Monkey Bile (1992).
He also played 2nd guitar in The Vindictives, to be replaced by Billy Blastoff.
Foster appeared on the first 4 EPs released by the band.
Weasel also wrote for other various zines, including Razorcake, Non-Stop Banter, Jersey Beat, Hit List and 10 Things Jesus Wants You To Know.
He also had a long-running column in MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL, one of the most prominent punk rock fanzines.
Foster appeared as himself in the 1994 Bruce LaBruce film Super 8½ in a scene in which he receives fellatio.
Foster co-hosted a weekly radio show with Owen Murphy called Weasel Radio which premiered on ESPN 1070.
In 1996, Lookout! Records released a 7-inch EP by The Shotdowns which included Foster, Jughead, and rock critic Jim DeRogatis.
Foster was credited as "Pappy Le Pew".
Foster reunited with Screeching Weasel again in 1996.
Foster formed Chicago-based record label, Panic Button Records, in 1997 with Pierson.
The label was later purchased by Lookout! Records.
The band lasted until 2001 before breaking up again.
He wrote a novel in 2001 called Like Hell and put out a collection of his columns and articles in 2002 entitled Punk is a Four Letter Word.
Both books were published by Hope and Nonthings, a small publishing house based in Chicago run by former bandmate John Jughead.
In 2002, Foster released his first solo album, Fidatevi.
His second album, These Ones Are Bitter, was released in June 2007.
On March 27, 2009, Foster announced he was reforming Screeching Weasel.
He and Danny Vapid were the only returning members.
A live album (featuring all Screeching Weasel songs, including the majority of the album My Brain Hurts), titled "The Brain That Wouldn't Die", appeared in 2009 and featured Screeching Weasel member Danny Vapid.
On May 26, 2015, Screeching Weasel released a rock opera entitled Baby Fat: Act 1 on Recess Records, followed by Some Freaks of Atavism on March 24, 2020.
Foster appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor Podcast on September 11, 2015.
Weasel Radio eventually became a podcast and its last episode was released on May 5, 2016.
