Ridley Bent is the stage name of Brian Daniel Fowler,[2] a Canadian country singer-songwriter.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Bent was raised throughout Canada in a military family.
[3] He formally launched his musical career in 2000 in British Columbia, including performances as an opening act for Great Big Sea[4] and Sam Roberts.
[5] His debut album, Blam!, was released on MapleMusic Recordings in 2005, and was marked by a style that incorporated country, rock and hip hop influences, in a manner similar to Buck 65.
[6] His subsequent albums, 2007's Buckles and Boots and 2010's Rabbit on My Wheel, pursued a more conventional country sound.