Benjamin Earl King (September 28, 1938 - April 30, 2015) better known as Ben E. King was an American soul singer. When Ben E. King is mentioned, the first song that comes to mind is "Stand by Me", which he composed and sang. The song was released in the United States of America. It was a top 10 hit in 1961 and 1986 and in the UK. He also introduced himself as a soloist in the R&B vocal group The Drifters.Earl King died on April 30, 2015 due to heart disease.

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