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'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King dies

By Brandon Griggs, CNN
Updated 5:37 PM ET, Fri May 1, 2015

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(CNN)Soul singer Ben E. King, whose classic hit "Stand By Me" became an enduring affirmation of love and devotion for generations of listeners, has died.

King died Thursday in New Jersey, his booking agent, Randy Irwin, told CNN. He was 76.

Born Benjamin Earl Nelson in North Carolina, King moved to New York as a boy and first found success as an early member of the Drifters, the doo-wop group famous for such hits as "Save the Last Dance for Me."

But he is remembered most for "Stand By Me," inspired by a gospel song, which he recorded on his own. Buoyed by King's elegant baritone, the tune was a top 10 hit in the U.S. in 1961 and returned to the charts 25 years later when it was prominently featured in "Stand By Me," Rob Reiner's 1986 coming-of-age movie about four adolescent boys.

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More: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/01/entertainment/ben-e-king-singer-obit-feat/

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B. B. King in Hospice Care

Fri May 01, 2015 at 06:20 PM PDT

bySatya1

From his Facebook page:

A Message From B,B,

"I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas.

Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers."

B.B. King

Several media outlets are now reporting this. According to ABC he chose to receive hospice care at his Las Vegas home.

Jamming with Jimi Hendrix:

Another fine performance:

With Paul Butterfield, Phill Collins, Dr. John, Etta James, Chaka Khan, Albert King, Gladys Knight, Billy Ocean

Have you paid your dues?

A personal favorite:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/05/02/1381889/-B-B-King-in-Hospice-Care?detail=hide