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Born: September 23, 1938 in Henderson, NC
Years Active: 50 's, 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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Discography:
1999 Shades of Blue
1997 3 for 3: Ben E. King, Percy Sledge & Brook Benton
1992 What's Important to Me
1988 Save the Last Dance for Me
1981 Street Tough
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Member Of: The Drifters The Soul Clan More >> Similar Artists: Otis Redding Wilson Pickett Dee Clark The Righteous Brothers Dion More >>

Influenced By: Clyde McPhatter Jackie Wilson Sam Cooke Nat King Cole Fats Waller More >> Followers: The Temptations Lionel Richie Bill Withers Jimmy Ruffin Laura Nyro More >>

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