Ben E. King

Ben E. King (1938–2015) was an American singer, songwriter and singer-songwriter.

Also recorded as Ben King; Ben E King; Benjamin Earl King; Benjamin Earl Nelson.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Benjamin Earl Nelson.

Also worked under the name Ben E. King.

Born at Henderson in 1938, died at Teaneck in 2015.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are soul, blues and rhythm and blues.

Membership is recorded of The Drifters.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Ben E. King”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q356140: Ben E. King
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