Ben Wasson

Ode to Baby Boomers Ben Wasson

In the late fifties, U.S.S. Intrepid Sailor Ben Wasson danced at the local USO in New York City to Buddy Holly's famed songs, 'That'll Be The Day', and 'Peggy Sue'. Little did he know that just over a year later, he would be in Clovis, New Mexico at the legendary Norvajak studios, singing into the same microphone, and being produced by same producer as the late great Buddy Holly. Ironically, Ben's introduction to the trend setting producer, Norman Petty, came by way of Buddy Holly's band 'The Crickets', who heard Ben and his band playing in the local resort town of Red River, New Mexico. After their introduction, Ben was invited to write and perform his own music under Norman Petty's tutelage at the now legendary Norvajak studios. Ben's compilations chartered numerous times throughout the years with twenty six songs registered to his credit with BMI. He often crossed genres, producing compilations in rockabilly, country, adult male vocals, and Memphis blues. He toured from coast to coast decade to decade. Ben's latest project 'Ode to Baby Boomers' represents the vigor and vitality of music's early day, and proudly pays tribute to one of our nations finest generations...the 'Baby Boomers.'