From John Lennon and Tina Turner to Miley Cyrus and Stephen Wilson Jr., the most eclectic renditions of the 1961 hymn ...

“Stand By Me,” which was first performed on April 12, 1961, was written by the triumvirate of Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. The latter two wrote under the moniker Elmo Glick. King, born ...

Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm ‘n blues classics as “Stand by Me,” “There Goes My Baby” and “Spanish ...

Some music from the 1960s managed to be influential in the 2000s. For example, Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” samples Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” Kingston explained his signature song wouldn’t ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. made his CMA Awards performance debut on Wednesday night, mesmerizing the crowd with his inventive ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When music lovers talk about the golden age of soul, Ben E. King’s name inevitably comes up — and for good reason. Best known for “Stand By Me,” King was more than just one immortal ...

The iconic Ben E. King tune has been popular for decades, spawning many renditions, though it has a special meaning for ...

One of the most distinctive voices of 1950s and '60s R&B has died. Ben E. King, best known for the song "Stand By Me," died yesterday in New Jersey of natural causes. He was 76. NPR's Elizabeth Blair ...

EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand by Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, has transcended the notion of a “standard” — it’s been recorded more than 1,000 times and has made more ...

One of soul’s most elegant voices has been stilled. Ben E. King, best-known for his enduring hit “Stand By Me,” died of natural causes on Thursday, according to his manager. He was 76. King began his ...

Stand by Me was released in 1986 as a coming-of-age tale centered on group of friends trying to solve a murder. Directed by Rob Reiner, the cast included Corey Feldman, River Phoenix, Jerry O’Connell, ...