Ben E. King scored lasting hits with records like “Spanish Harlem” and the Drifters’ “Under the Boardwalk,” but the New York native, who died in 2015, will always be best known for “Stand by Me,” a ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm `n blues classics as “Stand by Me,” “There Goes My Baby” ...
Some music from the 1960s managed to be influential in the 2000s. For example, Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” samples Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” Kingston explained his signature song wouldn’t ...
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- More than 600 people filled a church in northern New Jersey to pay final respects and celebrate the life of singer Ben E. King. King, who was best known for his hit, "Stand By Me," ...
When Ben E. King’s smooth voice came through the radio airwaves in 1960 with the sweet sound of “Stand by Me,” it set the stage for becoming a timeless classic. But his vocals aren’t the only ...
Sean Kingston’s 2007 hit “Beautiful Girls” became an anthem of its time, blending reggae beats with pop music. While the song achieved commercial success, it’s hard not to notice how much it relies on ...
Following the FireAid benefit concert on January 30, which raised money for those impacted by the fires that swept through Los Angeles throughout the month, Def Leppard has released their cover of Ben ...
King also sang on other hits, including "Spanish Harlem," "There Goes My Baby." — -- Ben E. King, the singer behind the hit song "Stand By Me," died on Thursday, his booking agent, Randy Irwin, ...
In this June 14, 2012, file photo, Towering Performance Award inductee Ben E. King arrives at the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala in New York. King, singer of such classics as ...