Ben E. King was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He was perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me" — a United States Top 10 hit, both in 1961 and later in 1986.
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Ben E. King was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He was perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me" — a United States Top 10 hit, both in 1961 and later in 1986.
Last Updated: June 9, 2021
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Birth name | Benjamin Earl Nelson |
Also known as | Ben E. King |
Born | (1938-09-28)September 28, 1938 Henderson, North Carolina, U.S. |
Origin | Harlem, New York |
Died | April 30, 2015(2015-04-30) (aged 76) Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Soul, R&B, pop, doo-wop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
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Years active | 1958–2015 |
Labels | Atco Records Atlantic Records Ichiban Records |
Associated acts | The Drifters The Five Crowns |
Website | www |
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