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Ben Saunders, born on July 9, 1983, in London, England, is a Dutch singer and tattoo artist renowned for winning the inaugural season of The Voice of Holland in 2011. Nicknamed “Tattoo Ben” due to his extensive body art and profession, he has seamlessly blended his passions for music and tattooing throughout his career.
Saunders’ breakthrough came with his participation in The Voice of Holland in 2010. His soulful rendition of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” captivated both judges and audiences. Under the mentorship of Roel van Velzen, he delivered powerful performances, including a duet with Welsh singer Duffy on “Warwick Avenue.” Saunders clinched the title with 59% of the public vote, outperforming finalists Pearl Jozefzoon, Kim de Boer, and Leonie Meijer.
Musical Career
Following his victory, Saunders released several successful singles, notably “Kill for a Broken Heart,” which topped the Dutch charts. His debut solo album, You Thought You Knew Me By Now (2011), reached No. 1 in the Netherlands, followed by Heart & Soul in 2012, which peaked at 7
with 3 No 1 singles and no 1 Album
Mtv Award Best Dutch act
Saunders’ breakthrough came with his participation in The Voice of Holland in 2010. His soulful rendition of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” captivated both judges and audiences. Under the mentorship of Roel van Velzen, he delivered powerful performances, including a duet with Welsh singer Duffy on “Warwick Avenue.” Saunders clinched the title with 59% of the public vote, outperforming finalists Pearl Jozefzoon, Kim de Boer, and Leonie Meijer.
Musical Career
Following his victory, Saunders released several successful singles, notably “Kill for a Broken Heart,” which topped the Dutch charts. His debut solo album, You Thought You Knew Me By Now (2011), reached No. 1 in the Netherlands, followed by Heart & Soul in 2012, which peaked at 7
with 3 No 1 singles and no 1 Album
Mtv Award Best Dutch act
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