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Ben E. King

The definition of R&B elegance, from the groundbreaking orchestrated productions of the Drifters to his own solo hits like "Stand by Me."

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Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

September 28, 1938 in Henderson, NC

Died

April 30, 2015 in Hackensack, NJ

Genre

R&B, Pop/Rock

Styles

Brill Building Pop, Early Pop/Rock, Soul, Early R&B, Pop-Soul, AM Pop

Also Known As

Benjamin Earl Nelson

Member Of

The Drifters, The Soul Clan

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I Had a Love

Don't Play That Song!

Spanish Harlem

The Very Best of Ben E. King

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