Floating drums and lederhosen: Ben Folds’ musical journey
Clip: 08/18/2019 | 9m 40s
Twenty-four years into his musical career and still performing before thousands, singer-songwriter Ben Folds has released a best-selling new memoir called "A Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons.” NewsHour Weekend’s Tom Casciato recently spoke to the 52-year-old Folds about his book and about growing up as a wise-guy kid with an ear for melody.
Aired: 08/18/19
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Floating drums and lederhosen: Ben Folds’ musical journey
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