Breaking Benjamin Burnley DIRTY DIANA Michael Jackson cover House of Blues, AC 7/10/10

Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin performed a solo acoustic show at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, NJ on July 10th. Joining him onstage playing guitar and providing backup vocals was Aaron Bruch of Ourafter. Here he covers Michael Jackson's "Dirty Dianna" with a vengeance!

[@dupla444]

To the person who recorded this: You should be praised, this might be the best amateur recording of a live show that I have seen!! Awesome!!

[@meizumi]

I've never heard a better cover of this song, he's a legend

[@Dcpdanzig]

I love breaking Benjamin and I love it when someone known for heavy music can pull off a stripped down performance like that, it shows how talented he is!

[@hannaha.4102]

I love it when Ben does acoustic. He's so natural. He should put out an acoustic album. 💚

[@pastoryoda2789]

you may be phat but you can get it

[@shaunmorgan2890]

BB covering MJ... anytime! I have to say I like Bens vocals more on acoustic stuff in a live setting. Love his voice.

[@AFwife427]

What an incredible transition from pop to rock. Ben is so damn talented.

[@btsarmysparadise]

One of my favorite band singing a song from my idol... God I must be dreaming !

[@dylan2335]

The originality in how the other guy plays dirty diana on guitar is amazing. Ive seen so many people play it in different way he stuck to the ride of the song and only include the most prominent notes. Its hypnotizing that melody!

[@michaelwaters2495]

I think Michael would have loved Ben's version, and I'm sure they eventually would have collaborated.....how fucking cool would that have been? Geez Michael and Ben on the same record? Monumental.

[@groff2313]

Michael Waters I was a big Michael Jackson fan as a kid, would have loved to seen MJ and Ben play together.

[@acrackinthewall]

Yes

[@moonwalkerholly1172]

I loved it. Michael would have loved it had he been alive to see it.

[@mikaylawestbrook2115]

I love how he smiles when the crowd cheers.

[@NJtriple7]

One of my favorite MJ songs. I hope they revisit this and end up putting a studio recorded version on their next album.

[@ilovebabyyoda712]

This IS my favorite MJ song! And that would be SO cool if they did that. Another band by the name of Shaman's Harvest covered it also and I think it is awesome! Not as awesome as Michael's though, but still awesome!

[@vilesyde5922]

@@ilovebabyyoda712listen to SoMo's version, also The Weeknd, and a guy on youtube called Nick Brown. Also, Adam Lee's guitar cover of it.... yes i am truly this songs most adoring fan lol fav song of all time, period.

[@ilovebabyyoda712]

@@vilesyde5922 Okay cool, I'll check those out. I've heard The Weekend's version. My favorite cover is probably Shaman's Harvest though and I like Evanescence cover also. It is one of my top songs of all time definitely!

[@CoachAgung1]

Somewhere MJ is smiling and laughing of joy!

[@Molligirl041]

He does this so amazingly! His voice is something out of this world!

[@TheCarterguy]

the first 3 notes on that acoustic.... OH MY GOODNESS. BLOWN AWAY YET AGAIN.

[@MissiMie]

I swear I'm in love with that man's voice. Always have been always will be. Love Breaking Benjamin forever

[@monikavini6303]

i love jackson, but this version, omg u rock my world.

[@unicornpoo7441]

+Monika Vini That's clever haha

[@courtneyprivett9711]

they need to cover Rock my World

[@xGhostelx]

Awesome a combo of two of my favs Michael Jackson and Breaking Benjamin's. RIP MJ

[@dislexiya]

Is this the real life, is this just fantasy? 😮😍😍😍😍😍

[@poljakov13]

its Just a dream ! Alarm clock starts to ring soon then you realize you were just a sleeping !

[@giovannatorres7412]

I cant believe they actually have a cover of this song :'O

[@heatherglenday110]

He is just quite simply perfect :3 I am in love! :D

[@amplitudemaximum6141]

we need a high quality version of this

[@courtneyprivett9711]

can someone PLEASE make a mashup between this and the original version...I think that would be AMAZING

[@mindygallo6453]

Ben can make anything sound incredible. He could honestly sing about a pile of poop and it would still sound great.

[@mindygallo6453]

Rain no not at all.

[@Costazx88]

Mindy Gallo I bet he can make Bieber songs the best of best, that's how good he sounds.

[@grasshopper2593]

Boy that went right over your head.

[@java8]

Right statement done for the wrong song. This is one of the best songs ever written.

[@melaniebon]

But this song is not a pile of poop. It’s a great song by one of the greatest artists

[@goofbalt]

The rock version of Dirty Diana! Dear Lord, when he started singing, my heart literally popped out of my chest...

[@benluver1212]

I love Ben,I think he is the most beautiful man alive.His voice is like an angel's.I hope he finds a way to bring the band back together,I miss ther music so much.And this cover is the best Ive heard.Gives me chills everytime. Love You Ben!!!

[@takahasi_a]

I firmly believe that Benji is a god.

[@josephopoku194]

Uchiha Sashka same

[@coletrain7674]

They need to record this on an album it would be a hit

[@chrisg7025]

This guy is an amazing musician. It's to bad that the group broke up. His acoustic side is bad ass though!

[@Costazx88]

Chris G what?

[@stevensauls2013]

It's funny that the guest guy that performed with him is now part of their regrouped band

[@julietober3251]

@@stevensauls2013 It is so weird. But the replacement can actually sing at least to provide back up vocals.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

This should be on the new album

[@leka22]

Oh man it's a fully joy listening to great music bands like Breaking Benjamin playin Michael Jackson songs!! Lovely way to say "We love you, Michael!!! You are the greatest!"

[@Luc-mh7zy]

So flipping amazing!!

[@EscrimaGames]

When ben sings a song he makes it awesome! Keep up the good work ben!

[@NicoleNeel]

Great job! Loved it!

[@yulia_romanova_]

Perfect ❤

[@socko5708]

Almost prefer this over the original, not saying that he’s a better singer than MJ.. But i really love bens voice, it makes everything seem alot more heavier

[@BoostedMazda5]

This was the last concert he played.. i remember this night!! it was an amazing show

[@andrew-156]

One of the best covers period

[@eaglewing334]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!

[@isiahlockett519]

Oh my God this is amazing.

[@Mita4ec]

this is simply incredible :X

[@melaniebon]

Wow! First line and I’m sold!!! This is actually a hard song to sing live and he did a good job! :)

[@TheVictory516]

This is amazing

[@anigamii]

Dayum i just love that voice

[@TysBoxers]

SO GREAT

[@snowmonkie44]

i was soposed to go to that show but my car ended up in the shop alittle longer then it had to be. thanx for posting this and all the other vids from the show!!!

[@johnnyhall205]

nice......very impressed...this y BB is my favorite band....HANDS DOWN!!!!

[@vikyalfa]

Agree ...this is some bloody amazing talent ..!!

[@LittleBlue91]

Omg this cover really draws out the beauty in this song. Not saying Michael didn't, but this just made me cry! It's absolutely stunning.

[@sweetwolff1]

Omg! I didn't know they did this! I LOVE it!!! Benjamin, you can definitely sing ;-)

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

Some of the best vocals ever. Ben is awesome.

[@MsSeifuyu]

great cover..love that

[@gidgetsurfer]

he played that song in New Hampshire and seriously it was AWESOME! my favorite MJ song.... i was definitely surprised! i also loved his version of TOOL Aenima, which got me a light slap on the face when i told my guy friends! cant wait till they are touring again, i would love to see the whole band!

[@Nokiavalera22]

Best Cover Ever

[@haybayhearts]

Benjamin Burnley never ceases to Amaze me !

[@danielblaj9239]

Breaking BENJAMIN IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!!!

[@jenniferw2423]

Still one of my favorite covers by Breaking Benjamin ❤❤

[@MrJuancarlosferrero]

i appreciate it up to a certain level, as i do with this performance. thanks for uploading it. cheers

[@mckenzieburnley9871]

Love u so much ben

[@LORIENification]

love it

[@musclemike94]

This gave me goosebumps

[@SergioOblood]

EL MEJOR COVER QUE EH VISTO HASTA AHORA DE DIRTY DIANA

[@Doodlebuggie95]

Best Micheal Jackson cover yet !!!!

[@Vanessa_Keener]

He is sooo cool ❤❤❤

[@charojabo265]

Gracias chicos muy bonito..!!

[@RainedropLollipop]

LOVE IT! Ben needs to do a double album of just acousic covers. I'd buy it.

[@sodapop43920]

omg breaking Benjamin just covered Michael Jackson.....my life is complete

[@asutcliffe25]

I love this song so much, it almost perfectly captures the sadistic behaviors of some women out there. The mood/tone/vibe of the song is spot on and Ben doing it acoustic style is icing on the cake.

[@dianakerns5176]

Loving this cover by one of my favorite bands :) and that's not just because my name is Diana, would love to meet him back stage!

[@1Grandeee]

I really can't get enough of Ben ......

[@oPESKYo]

so i really want them to put this on one of there albums

[@TysBoxers]

The passion I'm just I love you Ben dear god

[@MoniqueGhiron]

Awesome Vid ... Thanx for sharing ... You Got some good close-ups ...

[@ksalgado27]

OMG I had no idea he covered this song! this is my fave MJ song and Ben is friggin amazing!

[@lovermens3602]

Canta hermosisimo ♡♡ ♡

[@biobigdaddy1]

Ben is so awesome.. enough said.

[@lorenjay4586]

Look at that passion

[@TheLovemeorgo]

Awesome

[@tribosh8552]

Please record this and publish it - so good

[@hirangou66]

nice cover song, five stars, greetings from brazil

[@BidensHairyLegs69]

Wow he was great

[@gmilliron79]

Wow!

[@victoria7620]

Totally agree with u, he is an amazing singer and song writer, i Love MJ and not many people can pull off his music, leave it to BB to pull some shiz like this and make is awesome!!!!! Love BB for life.....Much love.....:)

[@hollister8716]

BADASS!!!!!!!

[@tommyboy2629]

Yup I'm here on 3/14/21 still rocking this out 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bbfreak9]

WOW!!!

[@Glyziniex]

God I love him.

[@gazhvys9543]

I WISH THEY WOULD RELEASE THIS 😢

[@briyo76]

Goddamn I go down this Rabbit Hole. I knew Aaron was the next big thing.

[@Ivan_Saul]

Me gusto desde que oí el arpegio de Aaron y despues la amé... es increible :D

[@christiandg4499]

OMFG One of my favorites artist singing my second favoriteso ng of MJ who is my favorite artist this is fucking awesome

[@RRMS-In-Check]

[@irinasoflyy]

wooow!!

[@TheNewVocal]

Good day from Singapore! Wish you'd have a amazing evening =)

[@junglemasterred3015]

Wow I have that same jacket Ben's wearing. I guess awsome people dress the same.

[@andrew-156]

Where did you get it from?

[@junglemasterred3015]

Hot topic in meridian Mississippi

[@Greatlakeskyle.]

Powerfull vocals

[@chrismanbuzz]

Will do man

[@java8]

I think the guitar is tuned to Bb. The closest chords i could get is Verse - D5 Bb5 C5 She said there is no turning back - A5 She trapped me (Bb5) in her (C5) heart. Please let me know if that sounds okay.

[@fluffytoaster427]

You got it pretty much right.

[@propermint1]

Fancy putting some tabs together with me?

[@KaGoMe722]

@mcgturtle- hell yea! I thought I was the only one. I was laughin my ass off, the amount of talent he has is beyond amazing!

[@PyroD23]

This is fucking gold.