Ben E. King

Ben E. King was an American soul and R&B singer noted for a smooth, emotive baritone and a sound that drew on gospel, doo-wop, and pop sensibilities. He first rose to prominence as a lead vocalist with The Drifters before pursuing a solo career, and he is widely associated with the ballad "Stand by Me." He worked in popular and soul music for many years and died in 2015.