King Ben E.

Ben E. King Ben E. King American singer (1938–2015) For other people with similar names, see Ben King (disambiguation). Benjamin Earl King[1] (né Nelson; September 28, 1938 – April 30, 2015) was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group the Drifters, singing the lead vocals on three of their biggest hit singles: "There Goes My Baby", "This Magic Moment", and "Save the Last Dance for Me" (their only US number one hit).[2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Ben E. King King in the 1990s Background information Birth name Benjamin Earl Nelson Born (1938-09-28)September 28, 1938 Henderson, North Carolina, US Origin Harlem,…

GENRES: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Male Vocalist

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