Ben Karlstrom

Bernard Joel Karlstrom (born June 29, 1963) is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter and producer of song parodies who has worked with Bob Rivers in Seattle, Mancow in Chicago and ROCK 101 (CFMI-FM) in Vancouver.

Biography

Ben Karlstrom was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia. His career in the music industry began in 1980, when he became the rhythm guitar player in The MLG Band, a Vancouver-based rock band. In 1990, he co-wrote and produced the self-titled debut album "Karlstrom" with his wife, Geri Karlstrom. The CD featured several noted recording studio players, including Keith Scott (Bryan Adams). He began producing and co-producing song parodies and radio jingles in 1992.

Works

*"Karlstrom", 1990
*"Photo Radar Sucks", 1996 (for ROCK 101 CFMI-FM)
*"Dork Side Of The Tune", 1997 (for ROCK 101 CFMI-FM)
*"More Twisted Christmas", 1997 (co-produced with Bob Rivers for Atlantic Records)
*"Twisted Tunes ‘98", 1998 (for ROCK 101 CFMI-FM)
*"Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire", 2000 (with Bob Rivers)
*"Soulful Journey" (Geri Karlstrom)
*"White Trash Christmas", 2003 (with Bob Rivers)
*"Shelter", 2004 (Shawn Cole)
*"This Mind", 2005 (The Brooke Pennock Band)

References

* [http://gerisrecoverymusic.com Geri Karlstrom Official Website]