“Ben E. King, the soul singer whose Gospel-influenced “Stand By Me” became one of the most broadcast songs of the 20th century, has died aged 76.
“King, who lived in New Jersey, died of natural causes on Thursday, family spokesman Phil Brown said.
“R&B singer and collaborator Gary U.S. Bonds wrote on Facebook that King was “one of the sweetest, gentlest and gifted souls that I have had the privilege of knowing and calling my friend for more than 50 years.”
“Discovered while working at his father’s restaurant in New York, King had several early hits with doo-wop vocal band The Drifters including “There Goes My Baby” and “Save the Last Dance For Me.””
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