Artist Bio:
Ben E. King was an American soul and R&B singer who was born on September 28, 1938, in Henderson, North Carolina. He is best known for his timeless classic "Stand by Me," which he released in 1961. The song became a major hit, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has since been covered by numerous artists. King was also a member of the vocal group The Drifters, known for hits like "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "This Magic Moment."
In addition to his solo career, Ben E. King continued to record music throughout the 1960s and 1970s, with songs like "Spanish Harlem" and "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Drifters in 1988. Ben E. King passed away on April 30, 2015, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering soul artist.
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