Howard Benson sums up his often unlikely story with one simple line: “I’m not the kind of person who is not involved.” During the last decade Benson has produced many multi-platinum albums by some of the most successful and inventive artists on the charts, including Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Three Days Grace, My Chemical Romance, P.O.D., Papa Roach, the All-American Rejects, and Flyleaf. Their albums testify to Benson’s ability to transfer raw energy and passion into performances burnished by his musical sensibilities and creative input.