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Born: September 23, 1938 in Henderson, NC
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: R&B

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From the groundbreaking orchestrated productions of the Drifters to his own solo hits, Ben E. King was the definition of R&B elegance. King's plaintive baritone had all the passion of gospel, but the settings in which it was displayed were tailored more for his honey smooth phrasing and crisp enunciation, proving for perhaps the first time that... Continue Bio >>

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Stand By Me

Discography:
2006 I've Been Around
2004 Stand by Me & Other Favorites
1999 Shades of Blue
1992 What's Important to Me
1988 Save the Last Dance for Me
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Member Of: The Soul Clan The Drifters More >> Similar Artists: Otis Redding Wilson Pickett Dee Clark Neil Sedaka Johnny Ace More >>

Influenced By: Jackie Wilson Clyde McPhatter Sam Cooke More >>

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