Rest In Peace Ben E. King (1938-2015)

[Phil B.]

Singer Ben E. King dies at 76

Beloved R&B singer Ben E. King, best known for the song Stand By Me, has died. He was 76.

The Telegraph reports that the soul singer died of natural causes, according to his agent. The BBC cites King's publicist, Phil Brown, as saying King died on Thursday.

Stand By Me singer Ben E King dies at 76 - Telegraph

 

[Phil B.]

 

[Soot and Stars]

I'm surprised no one has posted this yet. Edit: Phil proved me wrong by beating me to the punch a couple seconds early. I know he has a great love for the Soul greats so it's no surprise. Some great Soul talents during the same era seem to fall at the wayside in the Rock community. R.I.P. to another great talent that provided some great iconic pieces with his great vocal talent.


Ben E. King Dies at 76 New York Times​

 

[Phil B.]

I'm surprised no one has posted this yet. Edit: Phil proved me wrong by beating me to the punch a couple seconds early. I know he has a great love for the Soul greats so it's no surprise. Some great Soul talents during the same era seem to fall at the wayside in the Rock community. R.I.P. to another great talent that provided some great iconic pieces with his great vocal talent.

I will miss him. Grew up listening to him in our household. I think it's cool he was alive to see his music placed in the Library of Congress.

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Sad news! R.I.P. Ben!

 

[Hydrazoic Acid]

He was a great singer. R.I.P.

 

[LOU/REALM]

Another music legend gone....sad news

 

[recgord27]

Very sad news. I always felt he got a raw deal with The Drifters. Anyway he had some great songs - Spanish Harlem, I (who have nothing) and of course, Stand By Me. R.I.P.

 

[JimJam]

Yes, the Drifters! With Ben they leading the way they did Save the Last Dance for Me, This Magic Moment, Hey Senorita, Dance with Me and, my favorite, There Goes My Baby.

 

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

I loved this guy. Aside from the songs mentioned in other posts, two of my favorites are "I, Who Have Nothing" and "Supernatural Thing". RIP Ben, and thank you for all the wonderful music.