Ben E. King
- January 10, 2024
- Soul Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ben E. King |
| Occupation | Soul Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 28, 1938(1938-09-28) |
| Age | 86 |
| Date Of Death | 2015-04-30 |
| Birthplace | Henderson |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | North Carolina |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Ben E. King Biography
| Name | Ben E. King |
| Birthday | Sep 28 |
| Birth Year | 1938 |
| Place Of Birth | Henderson |
| Home Town | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Ben E. King is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on September 28, 1938 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States. He is famous for his hit tunes “Stand by Me,” “This Magic Moment,” and his ballad “Spanish Harlem,” among other. He was the founder of The Stand By Me Foundation.
He performed with He sang with Prince Royce at the 2010 Latin Grammys. at the 2010 Latin Grammys.
He was married to Betty his bride Betty in 1964, and they later welcomed three kids. He also had six grandchildren.
Ben E. King Net Worth
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soul Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ben E. King is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben E. King 's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born Benjamin Earl Nelson, he was a member of choirs in churches as a young person. He was raised in Harlem.
The track “Stand by Me” was recorded by Timon and Pumba in the Disney Sing-a-Long video.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
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Who is Ben E. King Dating?
According to our records, Ben E. King is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ben E. King’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ben E. King celebrates birthday on September 28 of every year.
What songs is Ben E. King famous for?
- 1. “ There Goes My Baby”
- 2. “ Save the Last Dance for Me”
- 3. “ Spanish Harlem”
- 4. “ This Magic Moment”
- 5. “ I (Who Have Nothing)”
When did Ben E. King pass away?
April 30, 2015
How did Ben E. King get famous?
In 1975, Atlantic president Ahmet Ertegun caught King’s act in a Miami lounge and invited him to re-sign with the label. King scored an unlikely comeback smash with the disco track “Supernatural Thing, Pt. I,” which returned him to the top of the R&B charts in 1975 and also reached the pop Top Five.
Where is Ben E. King buried?
King was the lead singer of the Drifters and a solo star whose baritone produced pop and rhythm ‘n blues classics as “There Goes My Baby” and “Spanish Harlem.” Earlier this year, the Library of Congressinducted King’s version of “Stand By Me” into the National Recording Registry. He was interred in Hackensack Cemetery.
Is Ben E. King a one hit wonder?
King: No One Hit Wonder, But One Hit Was A Wonder. Ben E King, who died yesterday at 76, had a number of hit songs, including three that are on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.”