Ben E. King


Ben E. King

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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
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Dee Clark
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Influenced By:
Clyde McPhatter
Jackie Wilson
Sam Cooke
Nat King Cole
Fats Waller
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Followers:
The Temptations
Lionel Richie
Bill Withers
Jimmy Ruffin
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