Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician and songwriter.

Beck Hansen was born in Los Angeles, California to parents, David Campbell, a musician, and Bibbe Hansen, a visual artist. When his parents separated, he stayed with his mother and brother in LA, where he was influenced by that city's diverse musical offerings-everything from hip-hop to Latin music-and his mother's art scene - all of which would later reappear in his recorded and published work ... (read more )