Ben Vaughn - Episode 1,060

Ben is a south New Jersey–born musician, songwriter, composer, producer, and radio host based in Los Angeles and was the composer for the hit NBC shows, 3rd Rock From the Sun and That 70's Show. He also hosts the weekly syndicated radio show The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn and performs regularly in the U.S. and Europe. He is known for producing artists such as Ween, Arthur Alexander, and Charlie Feathers, and for collaborations with Alan Vega and Alex Chilton. As the leader of The Ben Vaughn Combo and through his solo albums—including the cult classic Rambler ’65, recorded entirely in his car—he has built a devoted following in his native Philadelphia and beyond. His songs have also been recorded by artists including Marshall Crenshaw, The Morells, and Deer Tick. Recently he started co-hosting the popular podcast, Straight From The Hat with Ben Vaughn.