Ben Burnley

[@naughtynurse8718]

You know...I need to say something to the ungrateful jealous population out there. This visit was a surprise to all involved. This visit was unannounced to these folks. I met him at work, through a family member of his. He was there to play for sick and or dying young patients. My son had just started getting into BB because of a band he started playing in. Ben was grateful enough to offer to go to the house a pay a short visit to these kids on a school night while they were having dinner. Ben wanted it to be a surprise to them. He is a super sweet, outgoing individual that to be a man of his popularity and stature. He was playing that guitar, because it was the one he picked out of about 10 we have. It had thicker strings and was easier to downtune for his songs. He only spent about 15 minutes with these impressionable young men. They will be forever grateful for this visit. I am happy they got to see someone of that caliber, that was down to earth, not stuck up, and willing to spend a few minutes with a bunch of nobodys. Maybe those with negative comments should learn a lesson from someone they hold so dear. Glad Benjamin Burnley was not like you.

[@KimmieKatt973]

I absolutely adore Ben.

[@juaniglesias4737]

Don't pay the slightest attention to those hateful, insensitive and frustrated people. They truly need to learn a couple of lessons from Ben. I truly enjoyed your video and I'm grateful for your upload, as it showed that Ben is the really down to earth and kind guy I always thought he was since I started listening to his band. He strikes me as a guy who truly loves working hard to make great music and loves his fans. A real honest guy and musician. There are not many like him around, his way of doing things is inspiring. Thanks again for your vid, and lucky you for having the chance to meet him!

[@naughtynurse8718]

***** Thank you very much. It's great to see good people still exist! Are you with the band currently?

[@followfornothing]

Forte Loud and Proud I am one of those hateful people you speak of but had it been stated that Ben did this out the goodness of his heart then I would have looked at this video a bit differently. and I do apologize for that. Thanks for posting this video.

[@juaniglesias4737]

Forte Loud and Proud I can only wish I was in BB! :) when I said 'got into' I meant the time I started getting into BB, a.k.a. listening and learning more about their music. Hope someday I get the chance to know the man behind it! Thanks again for the vid!

[@ElMarcoHoJ]

....you just casually had Benjamin Burnley in your house...playing your guitar....

[@hudsonthomas7001]

Can he come into my house and play my guitar and tune it im so jealous

[@hudsonthomas7001]

Mayby he could sighn my a quiet mustang bullet

[@Geezus97]

It hurts to see other people living your dreams

[@matthewsheffer]

Mind. Blown.

[@israelfailin4803]

Lol, he said, "You ever hear of a band called Korn?". So polite.

[@juniorowens3275]

Israel Failin Lol what fool hasn't heard Korn!

[@rachelwhite4950]

Junior Owens not me

[@connorevs1315]

breaking Benjamin fan girl 2087 White the hell?

[@sadeghnaseri6504]

No he said "you ever hear the song blind by Korn"

[@MrParkerman6]

@ Sadegh Naseri NO! DUMBASS! At 3:58 he asks if he ever heard of a Band Called Korn, dumbass!

[@xReverieOfBenjaminx]

I know im EXTREMELY late but LORD PROTECT BEN AT ALL COST!! 🥹 such a beautiful SWEET MAN!!

[@echoingmelodies]

*starts playing diary of jane* "you know that song?" ummm yes it plays on the radio 10 times a day ahah

[@slashertrav]

I love how Ben asks if the kid had heard of all those bands. It showed that he is as much of a fan of the music as the people listening

[@ameersbeih6777]

Travis Baker Right?? And who knew that Benjamin was a fan of Disturbed?? He knows Korn!! He just need to publicly say Slipknot somewhere, and I will know for sure that he knows 3 of my favorite metal bands

[@ameersbeih6777]

And then when he played The Red by Chevelle!! 🤘🏽👌🏽

[@papagrantits]

I'm sorry but Ben Burnley playing Chevelle is such a moment.

[@chimmyspromise]

I would faint if this happened. He would be picking me up off the floor and taking me to the emergency room. Haha

[@KimmieKatt973]

Me too!

[@MarFitzherbertFletch]

Zoe Mitchell I'd be totally crying! I swear!

[@Whatamess-nm5tz]

**que the start of the Give Me a Sign music video**

[@quentinbohannon4089]

Faint is a song off linkin park good cause

[@TempleSpeedWay]

Wow, Ben is a great person. This video puts a smile on my face. I actually got to play Xbox with him a few years back due to my coworker knowing him. Very lucky to have met him in person on a personal basis. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@axiiddentallol8887]

Pepe Silvia he’s really the best, I’m glad you got to play with him, I hope I will one day too :)

[@BeaTsDiV]

I’d kick his butt on some cod 🤣 I mean I’ve played with FaZe members back in MW2/BO2 days. They were no where near as famous as Ben here... and some how those dudes were always stuck up ass holes. Sooooo idk I’m proud to have found this band years ago. Benjamin has consistently shown so much love for the fans of his and pretty much anyone! Amazing! I wish I could play and keep a consistent vocal fry while singing like him. I have been always fascinated with replicating someone’s sound from multiple genres to no end but his voice is absolutely unique! So it’s for sure hard.

[@LIZZIED0LL]

I love that his wife is there too & has Benjamin Burnley V in her belly ♡♡♡

[@breakingjesus57]

You gotta know the songs. Ben is one best modern singer and song writer of this era.

[@ogbee9690]

absolutely

[@hogcheez]

I am the person in the video that walks down the stairs at 00:19, and i have to say that at the time, I wasn't really deep into his music and barely knew any of his songs, just a few of his hits. Ever since that visit, I have become attached to his music. He is now one of my favorite artists and people in the music industry. It was so generous of him to come over and jam and to meet him, i just wish i knew him then as much as i know him now. Plus, never miss him when he comes around, because he puts on one hell of a show!

[@Paradoxical_heuer]

are these guys in the video family or something?

[@ryangaunt6843]

My aunt and twin cousins are they, but don't know the rest of them.

[@Yeahmanyup]

This was awesome! Do you still do music?

[@dianapaterson4368]

Can you help me out do you know what the song is that Ben is singing at around 7:52 in the video 📹

[@iangorix3557]

@@dianapaterson4368 It's Diary of Jane, a bit difficult to recognize because he's playing it in a different key, and he only sung the harmony at the end of the chorus.

[@kevinliney3174]

Ben and Chevelle have to do a song together he sings the red so fucking good

[@blackcat88able]

Ok. That would be awesome!

[@kemperspace]

You know what... I am so happy that Ben had this opportunity to connect with young people this way, as much as I am happy for the people that got to experience Ben playing in front of them. Ben is a fragile and nuanced yet immensely talented artist with a well documented history of his own struggle with illness. His fear of flying, for example, has prevented his bands (in all iterations) from really expanding his music globally the way other bands have, and has lead to a lot of band struggles, leading then to turnover within the band. Ben needs these young people as much as they need him. You can clearly see that Ben is very comfortable in a place where he could easily be overwhelmed by the strangeness of it all. I can see that this time was therapeutic for Ben, and if anyone else watching this can't see (or refuses to see) that this time was equally beneficial for everyone, they are choosing to not know more about who Ben Burnley is and has become through the process of creating music.

[@mindygallo6453]

Completely agree :)

[@joshsteg10]

That's the coolest thing ever. I would literally drop dead if someone famous from a band i liked was in my house.

[@grandlakeparanormalsociety9110]

Ben is truly my idol. Selfless dude. That's awesome he spent time with you guys. Class act! Lyrical genius!!!

[@UNITED38Heavy]

That is my dream, a guitar lesson from the man himself. Ben fucking Burnley.

[@TheBusyfaith]

Yet another reason to love Ben! I am praying for healing for this super sweet guy!

[@graciegirl2980]

Yet just another reason to ADORE Ben!!!

[@eric86041]

I'd never play that guitar again....so jealous Ben is my idol

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

never seen this level of tuning xD

[@evanmc6700]

"yeah ive heard it" faceplam. At least the kids into it. You can see him standing there with a smile just watching ben. So even if he didnt know alot of bb he got to hear it first hand from ben for the first time. Thats pretty cool.

[@josefort6112]

Thanks man I've read alot of mean comments on here and am much more of a fan of him and his band now he is a super nice down to earth guy and even though I only knew a few of their songs at the time I'm a big fan now and see them every chance I get. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have met him. Still play too.

[@mxnpolyamorous]

Haha, he played The Red.

[@mxnpolyamorous]

Hey? XD

[@eyesofobsidian]

Do you two want me to leave the room or?...

[@DingusMeridius]

dude ive gone to your channel to listen to Breaking Benjamin for the longest time! cool to see you here

[@mxnpolyamorous]

NobleSavan Thanks, just kinda browsing around KZbin. This is what I do when I'm not uploading videos.

[@shallowbay8698]

MXN Polyamorous Agreed lol MXN you're probably one of the coolest dudes on KZbin and an awesome fan. I have been subbed for a good time now lol, keep posting videos and I'll watch them man cx

[@bowieismydog]

Honey... build me a basement... I NEED TO HAVE BEN OVER!!!

[@JokerCat9]

Extra nice of him to tune the guitar to 3 different tunings

[@msgatesfamily]

This is probably the coolest Ben Burnley video ever.

[@princessaz79]

This has to be the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[@RunaroundStar]

It really is, holy ****!

[@muzikgod88]

After hearing him play and sing a Lil bit of chevelles "red" I think they should tour together and have Ben as a guest singer for that song!!! Anybody else agree?!?

[@evanmc6700]

muzikgod88 they have toured together havent they? Im pretty sure they have

[@jaclynpowell8046]

They have toured together.

[@toniw2900]

They are touring together this summer! 😁

[@JosephSmith-lm4ri]

Your request is being honored this year?

[@brysonphipps3202]

This man predicted the future

[@JosephSmith-lm4ri]

You forget how tall he is until someone stands next to him.

[@MikeMatsuiJr]

Holy shit I am jealous, they have been my favorite band since I was 10 years old and I am from California so I've never even been able to see them live yet.....hopefully soon!!

[@JStewTV]

I come back to this video every few years to remind myself of how solid Ben Burnley is. He doesn't disappoint.

[@deadfictionofficial]

real title should be "ben burnley tunes for five fucking minutes straight in my living room"

[@christophermeyers4367]

It seems like Ben is truly a good person for visiting this family. I could only dream of the dude coming to my home and being able to talk or jam with him. I don't want to sound like an ass but he was probably tuning the guitar so he didn't have to make conversation with the weirdos in the basement that didn't know any of his material.

[@fatboyfromdamidwest2]

Just recently got to see BB along with Chevelle and 3 Days Grace in Bonner Springs KS and it was such a life changing experience. Never have I felt such a connection with God and my fellow human beings as I did at that show.

[@bourgeois369]

God if this ever happened to me i wouldn't be able to sing the songs because of how in shock and excited I am. I know each song he was playing but I just wouldn't be able to say what they were because he's RIGHT THERE IN MY HOUSE!! BB forever dude.

[@AliciaGuitar]

He brought me up onstage in my wheelchair during this same time period. 🥰

[@stephanvincent6864]

Holy shit wow - what a treat! I hope to see BB live before I die - one of my favorite bands ever.

[@ryang3666]

I'm late to the party but so glad I got to see this video. It's good to know that my favorite music artist does things like this. Such a stand up guy.

[@iamextremest]

that is amazing that he did that! My all tine favorite band doing something so down to earth. guaranteed these kids will never forget this day and will be nore passionate about music than most

[@Jose03a]

I've been a fan since I can remember, and I have spent most of my life listening to this band. I have always wondered what lies beneath the cameras. Thank you for sharing this amazing footage.

[@italianmuscle9580]

Haha get it "what lies beneath"

[@doctacos1]

started listening when I was 11 or so. Now I'm 24, still listen to em. Ben is great

[@klavier285]

This is why I love Ben, he seems really down to earth and genuinely loves his fans. And he was playing for sick and dying children? Shows a lot about his character.

[@IvanKuznetsovz]

I feel like ben is like a Keanu Reeves of music

[@hk30bgaming87]

Ben is beyond great with fans

[@jpbostonian]

He seems like a really nice guy

[@maethemusicfreak8978]

omfg Ben is amazing

[@bellawilliams3793]

BEST Band Ever :) ♡U guys... congrats on baby Ben!!! Forever a fan..... ur music is a part of me.

[@23daughters]

That man is one of the most precious people in the universe.

[@giovannigarcini7432]

Yeah my fríend Cheers from México df

[@dspandel]

Ben is such a class act

[@summerc1036]

Thats so Sweet To see how excited they are. This would make my life, lol. Just to watch him play all the songs Ive been listening to for the last 10 plus years

[@fortheloveofgoth]

This is awesome! How lucky! I just met him last weekend and he is such a sweet guy! Just amazing!!!

[@memesouls8653]

Guitar: How distorted do you want me *Ben and every 2000s band: YES*

[@markthedark595]

My idol making jokes with a family and playing guitar is just so awesome!!!!

[@BrockARoper]

Dude, that's awesome. Im envious of the opportunity. I just saw them in Dallas with Staind. What an awesome experience. Thank you for sharing!

[@followfornothing]

2 Questions for you: 1. What the hell is Ben Burnley doing in your basement? 2. How the fuck do you not know any of Breaking Benjamin's songs? If Ben Burnley came to my house it would be for tutorials and a jam session and MAYBE an autograph, that's it.

[@amandamiller710]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@followfornothing]

Amanda Bosworth It's really sad that the majority of this video is Ben tuning a piece of shit Yamaha guitar... this video was very painful to watch and I felt bad for Ben being in a house with a bunch of kids who don't even know who the fuck Breaking Benjamin is!

[@eyesofobsidian]

followfornothing I recommend you need to read the top comment. Perhaps you should not be so ignorant, and jealousy will get you nowhere either. People like you stand out a mile.

[@eyesofobsidian]

That's right, just keep calling people names, you'll get really far in life doing that. The kids were filming this, and it's their video. Give them a break, it's their experience, not yours. They were clearly in awe at the fact Ben was at their house, and as the comment at the top says, they didn't even know Ben was going to be at their house. I bet any footage of Ben in their own house was good footage. By you trying to retract from that you are coming across as pretty selfish. When they were filming this they clearly weren't thinking "oh dear, this is rubbish footage that other people won't like."

[@followfornothing]

ddrumdude​​ Get over yourself man, I made my apology known to the poster of this video in the first comment and had I _known_ that it was for a "Good Cause" and that Ben went out of his way to do this out of the "kindness of his heart" then I wouldn't have been so critical with my comment, I am pretty sure a lot of people who posted the same way that I have here would either say or feel the exact same because it wasn't posted that this was for charity, I have no reason to apologize to you because you are coming off like a troll to me and honestly I don't like your attitude either P.S. I am pretty sure someone will +1 your comment because that was all you wanted when you replied to my original comment was some attention. ;) Pretty sad.

[@RunaroundStar]

Holy shit. That was the coolest thing I have ever seen. He always seems so cool on stage...he has got to be the nicest rocker in the world. AND WHY DID YOU NOT ASK HIM TO PLAY A SONG!!??

[@coreyjanis1355]

Awesome, Ben: you ever hear of a band called Korn? Haha badass

[@valeriemarie9715]

I'd seriously be asking him and Rhiannon so many questions, hugging them, jumping up and down, probably faint from excitement . I know this was a surprise, but damn you have Benjamin burnley in your presence, act like it.

[@ifmamaainthappy]

Valerie Marie or maybe they were just star struck young men? No one knows how they would act as a kid when Someone of Ben’s caliber shows up in their basement. They’re just kids....be happy for them and give them a break.

[@hotlittlezombiekiller2729]

He’s just a person like everyone else. Yes he may be kind and generous. But let’s not go overboard with the accolades. It’s not like he cured cancer or is the second coming.

[@grapentine739]

Ben is such a calm, sincere, cool 😎 guy. How could anyone not love him?

[@Nolan.Gurule]

What a honor that a rock legend visited this house

[@Rpotts1999]

I would frame that and never touch it again

[@AndrewLandwalker]

Especially with the masterpiece Awaken they just released today! 🤘

[@chadsta05]

OMG HE PLAYED CHEVELLE MY OTHER FAVORITE BAND!

[@bostonianluke6544]

chadsta05 It was lit when they played right before Breaking Benjamin and right after Three Days Grace

[@Joshuar9065]

Ben is truly a genuine guy. You can tell it's all about the music for him. Plus just the way he talks and dresses. Just a dude who happens to have a passion and love for music and instruments.

[@meigynallan6842]

Ben is such a sweetheart. I love him ❤️

[@Timjvidoes]

This is awesome for these kids to see this. This is a real important part of playing, i have seen so many young bands that don't tune their instruments, its the most important first step, and continues to be all through your years and all levels of playing. What an awesome surprise for you guys!

[@Skepgnostic]

Ben is such a good fucking guy!

[@LuhShmunky2]

he isnt good HE IS AMAZING

[@cent-kz2ti]

This was amazing.definitely a little jealous.stuff like this doesn't happen every day.

[@hendog2108]

What a great video...shows you what a real musician should be like. Just a straight up dude. Definitely the reason I purchased his signature guitar from esp

[@noodlesp6073]

Im like totally fucking smiling this whole time watching n listening literally feeling this kids energy because hes literally just a normal person like anyone else...no one every takes time to just shoot the shit and jam out ..super awesome my dude.💜💚💜💚

[@devilscross9645]

Amazing guy. What a great thing to do Ben, this video was great to watch.

[@satsuki4646]

He is so large he makes the guitar looks so small

[@Ralenissocold]

Exciting stuff man! I hope to meet him someday as well! So glad BB is back!

[@fluffytoaster427]

"Give him the B.C. Rich or this Dean..." Uh, no dude. The Pacifica is just fine lol.

[@zenheiser9695]

God bless, Ben Burnley.

[@shaunmader5509]

that literally would blow my mind if he just showed up, I would be speachless

[@Justin_Time1985]

This is amazing! I so wish I could Benjamin Brunley in my house

[@MarFitzherbertFletch]

OH HOLY GOSH! You're so lucky, guys! That was totally AWESOME! Ben's so amazing! I don't think I could love him more, he's such a sweetheart, humble man! He's a great inspiration.

[@Anshulkatta]

i think bens fav song is so cold.. because i also play that riff on my guitar...which he played after tuning.... :D

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Was a Ben fan before but now I'm really a fan. Great stuff guys, you lucky bastards! "Was Ben Burnley just in my house?" I hope you learned how to play some of his stuff a year later.

[@2ndjoshua268]

How cool is that? Really impressed with the realness of Benjamin Burnley and how genuinely kind he was to everyone there. I pray he finds some answers to his health issues. 🙏

[@grimmusicrecords8230]

What an awesome experience that must have been. He seems very down to earth and so cool for him to stop by and play some of his songs. Awesome video!

[@TeDiouS1001]

Instant win. That's friggin awesome.

[@boydmullins5851]

Ben's an awesome dude! The new band and CD rocks! Glad they're back!

[@brianwalden7211]

Rocked with them in an amphitheater in Pensacola Florida. 👍👍

[@mindygallo6453]

Of all the things that could happen in this world, this is by far one of the coolest. I could only dream of something like this. I was teary eyed :) This just goes to show how amazing Ben is. I mean, he didn't have to do this. He took time out of his busy life to show up at this kid's house just for fun. I probably wouldn't have been able to mutter a single word and would probably would have had an anxiety attack. Just goes to show that Ben really cares about his fans and he hasn't let his star status change who he is as a person.

[@faupel]

I'd be dead. I'd be dead I'd be dead I'd be dead 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@coreyschmutzler5854]

This is amazing! Ben is such a great guy!

[@giovannigarcini7432]

Bro 😜 Cheers my fríend from México df

[@josephmichaels9854]

Whats so cool about this? He's talking about the band getting new guys in, mentioned Keith and Jasen, of course we're not to know officially that the band is coming back as a new band. Awesome :-)

[@squidwardtentacles2736]

aw man....that's crazy! I got into Chevelle around same time as BB so it's trip to see him playing The Red, would love to see him play with band

[@musicsaves2828]

its Ben Burnley, why are you all standing around and not asking more questions, why is no one on the drum kit having a jam session. and then when he is playing stuff, instead of listening and learning, you guys are talking amongst yourselves. Pay attention, the man is a genius song writer.

[@LuisMorales-op9mg]

You, sir took the words right out of my mouth.

[@ifmamaainthappy]

Or maybe they were just young men who were a little star struck? No one knows how they would act when someone like Ben randomly shows up their basement. Especially as a kid. The negativity in this comment thread astounds me. Smh.

[@lawnman3638]

These kids were obviously intimidated and maybe star struck by Ben's presence. Plus, they were probably just being born when Polyamorous came out so they don't realize how big BnB really was.

[@NotDeluded]

Because playing drums and talking to a guitarist while they're tuning is fucking annoying and disrespectful .

[@jinglebell7261]

thanks for this vid. After replaying it a mill times i learned diary of jane and i will not bow exactly bb plays. Sounds better than tabs i found

[@michellezajac]

This is amazing, Ben is awesome! This will be something they remember forever!

[@stonymohawk]

Massive prestige points for Ben and his friends/family. Instant blackout if this happened to me lol. Ty for sharing this.

[@jd_portland]

Ben is the man!

[@curtismarcott6450]

Holy poop id probably shit myself if he showed up. I love their music and the lyrics are phenomenal! Lucky group to have him visit. He sounds like a real stand up guy playing for sick kids.

[@omniscientnews4291]

This one time when I was living in my Moms basement stories! Heck yah! Rock on!

[@ThemissouriTraveler]

Been a fan since Plan 9.

[@Dave32488]

This would have literally made my life... i would have been the happiest person known to man if this would happen to me!

[@kornfreak78]

Ben is such an awesome guy. Very cool of him to do this.

[@gretchensweetheart9298]

Ben is such an awesome guy. :)

[@jonwesley6455]

How amazing man he's a solid dude !

[@1991thechosenone]

Holy hell! Super duper jealous! Congrats on getting to meet one of my personal influences! Bet that was the perfect night for all who got to witness it!