Heretic Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 RIP to a great R&B legend. Soul singer Ben E. King, best known for his hit ‘Stand by Me,’ has passed away. He was 76 years old.The North Carolina-born R&B legend died Thursday of natural causes, his agent told the Telegraph. King rose to fame in the 1950s as a member of the Drifters. He later began his solo career and quickly rose to the top with the 1961 hit "Stand By Me." It became a top-10 hit again in 1986, when it was used in the film of the same name. http://www.wbls.com/news/news/rest-peace-soul-singer-ben-e-king-has-passed-away-76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Rip to a legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 What a voice. Joins the ranks of legends that have passed on. RIP, but your music remains. And that is immortal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I get Ben E. King with BB King confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I get Ben E. King with BB King confused. Somewhat understandable since there were recent reports that BB King's health is declining, and there are some similarities in their names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The dude had a beautiful voice and sang with so much soul. Stand by Me is a golden classic. He won't be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 And then there is Riley B. king, who I think is B.B. King's nephew. Currently/used to tour with B.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Then there's Dwight King who is making the golf course his bitch right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinessence Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Can anyone name any of the other songs he performed (without googling)? He had a lot of great songs, I really like Spanish Harlem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Stand By Me is a classic. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Then there's Dwight King who is making the golf course his bitch right now. Then there's Don King who made his hair his bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Then there's Don King who made his hair his bitch. then there's the burger king, who named a burger after his penis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone909 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Can anyone name any of the other songs he performed (without googling)? He had a lot of great songs, I really like Spanish Harlem. Supernatural Feeling in 1975 was has last huge hit until the popularity of Stand By Me in late 86 early 87.He also had a few R&B hits in 1978 and 1981 called Spoiled and Street Tough. King also a part of the new Drifters from 1958 until 1963........... sorry it was Supernatural Thing not feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinessence Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Supernatural Feeling in 1975 was has last huge hit until the popularity of Stand By Me in late 86 early 87.He also had a few R&B hits in 1981 called Spoiled and Street Tough. King also a part of the new Drifters from 1958 until 1963. Supernatural Feeling Part 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmen81 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I get Ben E. King with BB King confused. Well B.B King passed away today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Damm. I really liked his stuff, saw him in Victoria about a year or so ago. So long B.B. I'll throw on some of his albums tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Two kings in short order. Regicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Two kings in short order. Regicide. I know I shouldn't joke, but two B. Kings in short order.... Should Carole King be worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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