Oliver

Ben Sprague

Belting it out. Photo by Luis Elenes.

Photo by Luis Elenes.

The classic-emo-mirror-self-portrait.

...and again.

what?

Sprague Up Your Ass.

Photo by Phil Incorvia.

Birthdate:
July 13, 1981

Role:
Lead Vocals and Guitar

Equipment:
Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head; Marshall 1960 4x12 cab; Fender twin reverb; Fender 1952 reissue telecaster; Fender 1965 mustang; Morley A B box; Shure SM58.

Influences:

Bio:
First Concert: R.E.M. at the Rose Garden, Portland, OR

Favorite Concert: Superdrag at Slim's, San Francisco, CA

Favorite Arcade Game: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game

Favorite Original Nintendo Game: Maniac Mansion

Favorite Super Nintendo Game: Final Fantasy 2

Favorite Cartoon: Thundercats

Favorite Beer: Fat Tire

Favorite Mixed Drink: Long Island Ice Tea

Favorite Michael Jackson Song: "Billie Jean"

Worst Movie Ever Seen: "Down to Earth" starring Chris Rock

Hottest Girl In The World: Jennifer Connely

Hottest Dude In The World: Brad Pitt

Members of Oliver

Mark Ewer
Bass and Backing Vocals

Stephan Hawkes
Guitar, Recording, Turd Polishing

Ben Sprague
Lead Vocals and Guitar

Cory Van Name
Drums and Percussion

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