NEW YORK (AP) — Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and a solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm ‘n blues classics as “Stand by Me,” “There Goes My Baby” ...

Ben E. King, the soul singer best known for “Stand By Me,” has died at age 76. In addition to singing and co-composing that iconic 1961 track, King was one of the lead members of the Drifters from ...

Ben E. King's 'Stand by Me' has become a modern standard. Hear interpretations by John Lennon, Tina Turner, and Miley Cyrus.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. An error has occurred. Please try again ...

The Golden Oldies Spectacular will come to the Clemens Center in Elmira at 7 p.m. Saturday. The concert featuring three singing groups is a salute to The Drifters, The Marvelettes and The Platters.

R&B singer Ben E. King, best known for his 1961 hit "Stand By Me" has died of natural causes, his agent confirmed to FOX411. He was 76. A native of North Carolina, King was singing with the Five ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) --Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm 'n blues classics as "Stand by Me,'' "There ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm ‘n blues classics as “Stand by Me,” ”There Goes My Baby” ...

Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm ‘n blues classics as “Stand by Me,” ”There Goes My Baby” and “Spanish ...