The 'real Italian' Tom Brandi had sincere aspirations of winning the '98 Rumble, but they sadly went up in smoke when he lasted just 12 seconds. He wasn't with the company much longer than that afterwards.
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.