Ben Sizemore

Ben Sizemore moved from Little Rock to Oakland in 1989 with his band, Econochrist, and other friends. This pack of new arrivals established Little Arkansas, an infamous punk house that was around for many years. Ben also lived at 3240 Adeline Street in South Berkeley, a grimy multi-apartment punk compound that featured a revolving cast of characters, including members of Neurosis, Rancid, Dead and Gone, Alkaline Trio, El Dopa, Born Against, and a grumpy old man named Stan. He has worked for many years as a union organizer and representative. He lives in Oakland and still goes to an inordinate number of punk shows.