Ben E. King
Ben E.
King was an American soul singer best known for "Stand by Me" (1961), one of the most played songs in radio history.
He first gained fame as lead vocalist of the Drifters, singing on hits like "There Goes My Baby" and "Save the Last Dance for Me." His warm, gospel-influenced tenor defined early 1960s rhythm and blues.
- soulInnermost animating essence
- R&BSoulful pop genre
- Atlantic RecordsAmerican music label founded 1947
- croonerSoft-voiced romantic vocalist
- balladNarrative poem or song
torch song · 1960s · Spanish Harlem · velvet voice · doo-wop · New York · Harlem · romantic · serenade · heartfelt · classic · oldies · vinyl record · moonlight · slow dance · jukebox · tender · timeless
musical style/genre
Ben E. KingSid Vicious
Johnny Rotten · Marilyn Manson · Black Flag · John Cage · Yo-Yo Ma
vocal approach and emotional tone
Ben E. KingTrent Reznor
cultural/musical era representation
Ben E. KingJohnny Rotten
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