Oscar Benton

Oscar Benton (born Ferdinand van Eis, 3 February 1949 – 8 November 2020) was a Dutch singer. He was also the founder of the Oscar Benton Blues Band in 1967. He was born in Haarlem, Netherlands. His career lasted from 1960s to 1980s.[1]

In 1968, the Oscar Benton Blues Band released its first album, Feel so good. In 1969, they released the album The Blues Is Gonna Wreck My Life.[2] In 1971, they released Benton ‘71.[3]

On 8 November 2020, Benton died in IJmuiden, Netherlands at the age of 71.[4]

References

  1. "Oscar Benton". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  2. "Oscar Benton Blues Band". MTV. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  3. "Benton 71". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  4. (in nl) Haarlemse blueszanger Oscar Benton (71) overleden. https://www.haarlemsweekblad.nl/lokaal/mensen/374682/haarlemse-blueszanger-oscar-benton-71-overleden. Retrieved 9 November 2020.