Ben Poole

About

Ben Poole is a British blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter who started out on the UK blues circuit at 16 and has since built a reputation as one of the most compelling players on the international scene. His guitar work has drawn praise from Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, and John Mayall, and Guitar World placed him among the world's best blues guitarists alongside Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa. He has released several studio albums - from his 2012 debut 'Let's Go Upstairs' through to 'Anytime You Need Me' (2018) - and regularly tours more than 20 countries, performing over 150 shows a year.

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150+

live shows per year across 20+ countries

#15

ranked among world's top blues guitarists by Total Guitar & MusicRadar

What's new

2026-09-25
Ben Poole released his new studio album 'Post-Midnight Behaviour' via Gypsy Soul Records - his first collection of entirely new studio material in eight years.
2026-08-28
Poole released 'Time Has No Mercy', the third single from 'Post-Midnight Behaviour', described as a more direct, punk-influenced track.
2026-08-03
The second single 'Empty' from 'Post-Midnight Behaviour' was released on all major streaming platforms with an official lyric video.
2026-07-03
Poole announced 'Post-Midnight Behaviour' and released the lead single 'No Second Chances', with an 18-date UK headline tour planned for autumn 2026.
2026-07-03
The album features 10 tracks, including 'Runaway Souls' - a duet with singer Elles Bailey - and was produced by Wayne Proctor and Oli Brown.