@kenbb_tpg: Ben E. King was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and one of the most distinctive voices of the 1960s. His smooth, deep baritone voice made him a legend in popular music. He first became famous as the lead vocalist of The Drifters. “Stand by Me” – Ben E. King (1961) is one of the greatest classic love songs of the early 1960s. The song was inspired by a gospel song. It became a worldwide classic and has been covered by many singers. It was featured in the 1986 movie Stand by Me, introducing it to a new generation. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as a member of The Drifters. #departedmusicians #beneking #thedrifters #standbyme #hendersonnorthcarolina

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