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Ben E. King

American singer (1938–2015)

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Lived 1938–2015, aged 77United States

United States MusiciansSinger / Musician

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1938–2015
Aged 77
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2014

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Updated 2026-06-18

Benjamin Earl King 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".

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