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15:24 on May 1 2015

Ben E. King, RIP

Brooklyn Vegan — Ben E King, the singer best known for the hit Stand By Me, has died aged 76, according to his agent. King started his career in the late 1950s with The Drifters, singing ... more info

The Drifters

15:43 on May 1 2015

‘Stand By Me’ Singer Ben E. King Dead at 76

Time — He started his career with The Drifters more info

The Drifters

15:55 on May 1 2015

R.I.P. Ben E. King

Stereogum — The BBC reports that Ben E. King, the R&B singer who founded the Drifters and who sang and co-wrote the ageless ballad “Stand By Me” has died. A publicist cites only ... more info

The Drifters