Joey Benin

Joey Benin
Born (1967-12-22) 22 December 1967 (age 58)
Manila, Philippines
Occupationsbass guitarist, singer, songwriter
Years active
  • 1985–2008
  • 2020
Known forSide A
SpouseEva Marie "Bing" Ledesma
ChildrenJaco Benin
Clara Benin
Sarah Benin
Boey Benin

Joey Benin or Joey B (born 22 December 1967) is a Filipino bassist, singer, producer and musical arranger. He is best known as a former member of the band Side A and as songwriter for the hit song "Forevermore".

Music career

In 1985, Benin joined Side A as bass player. At the time, he was the youngest member in the band and also responsible for the song "Eva Marie". He later left Side A permanently to spend more time with his family and their business. Joey B was replaced by Ned Esguerra, former member of the band Freeverse.[citation needed]

As a composer, he has worked with such artists as Pido Lalimarmo, Janno Gibbs, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, his own band Side A and Japanese sound/recording engineer Koji Ishikawa.

Personal life

Benin studied at UP College of Music with a Major in Guitar and Minor in Piano. He is married to Eva Marie "Bing" Ledesma-Benin; to whom the song "Eva Marie" was written for. They have four children: Boey, Jaco, Clara (of the song "Clara's Eyes") and Sarah.

After leaving Side A, Benin became a haciendero, currently tending a fish farm and develops a natural organic farmland in Silay, Negros Occidental. He also writes music for Tapulanga and Kalipay. Both foundations are helping less fortunate children find homes and get a good education.

Benin is currently one of the staff and ministers of Victory Silay.[citation needed]

Discography

Movie theme song

Awards as a songwriter and musician

References

  1. ↑ Concepcion, Pocholo (1 April 2017). "Silay hideaway–designed by top architect in the family hacienda". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. ↑ Viloria, Barry (16 June 2019). "In Focus: Still A Hunk, Ex-Singer Jaco Benin Now Lives The Fulfilled Dad Life". lifestyle.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  3. ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. (10 October 2019). "Collaborations take centerstage in Pinoy Playlist Music Festival 2019". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  4. ↑ "Profile -English". ishikawakoji.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  5. ↑ "Chinkee Tan's Multiply Site". Archived from the original on 26 June 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
  6. ↑ Music Nation Artist Profile
  7. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (15 August 2012). "Joey G goes solo". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 22 May 2020.