Ben E. King scored lasting hits with records like “Spanish Harlem” and the Drifters’ “Under the Boardwalk,” but the New York native, who died in 2015, will always be best known for “Stand by Me,” a ...

King also sang on other hits, including "Spanish Harlem," "There Goes My Baby." — -- Ben E. King, the singer behind the hit song "Stand By Me," died on Thursday, his booking agent, Randy Irwin, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When music lovers talk about the golden age of soul, Ben E. King’s name inevitably comes up — and for good reason. Best known for “Stand By Me,” King was more than just one immortal ...

Sean Kingston’s 2007 hit “Beautiful Girls” became an anthem of its time, blending reggae beats with pop music. While the song achieved commercial success, it’s hard not to notice how much it relies on ...

Following the FireAid benefit concert on January 30, which raised money for those impacted by the fires that swept through Los Angeles throughout the month, Def Leppard has released their cover of Ben ...

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- More than 600 people filled a church in northern New Jersey to pay final respects and celebrate the life of singer Ben E. King. King, who was best known for his hit, "Stand By Me," ...

Def Leppard has released a cover of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" to benefit victims of the Southern California wildfires. You can listen to the song below. All proceeds from the song will be donated to ...

The man responsible for the hit song 'Stand By Me', Ben E. King has died at the age of 76. The veteran singer's publicist confirmed King died on April 30 at his home in New Jersey after suffering from ...

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

Ben E. King, the R&B legend best known for his classic song "Stand By Me," died Thursday. He was 76. Tap to watch if you're viewing on the news app. This year "Stand By Me," the 1961 hit written by ...