That perennial jobber turned marginally less terrible perennial jobber Barry Horowitz had to fill out the Rumber numbers in '96 is somewhat telling. Horowitz, on this occasion, didn't win.
Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know).
He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.