Brendan Benson (b. November 4, 1970) is a Michigan born musician and songwriter. He sings and plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums. He has released three solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs.

Benson's major musical influences include The Cars, David Bowie, The Electric Light Orchestra, Elvis Costello, The Kinks, Robyn Hitchcock, Paul McCartney, and Todd Rundgren.

Brendan Benson is a Detroit , Michigan born musician and singer-songwriter . He plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums. He has released three solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs . His music is typically labeled as power pop , though he doesn’t completely agree. His major musical influences include The Cars , David Bowie , Electric Light Orchestra , Elvis Costello , The Kinks , Robyn Hitchcock , Paul McCartney , and Todd Rundgren . His debut album, One Mississippi, was