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Image: Ben E. King: Beyond "Stand By Me" (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Ben_E_King_Performing_on_the_Final_Day_of_the_2006_Summerfest.jpg)

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# Ben E. King: Beyond "Stand By Me"

Explore the full artistic journey of Ben E. King, tracing his rise from humble beginnings, his pivotal role with The Drifters, his iconic solo career with hits like 'Spanish Harlem' and 'Stand By Me', and his enduring legacy in music.

Birth of Benjamin Earl Nelson September 1938

28 Sept 1938

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### Birth of Benjamin Earl Nelson

Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Birth of Benjamin Earl Nelson, who would later become Ben E. King, marking the beginning of his life and future musical journey.

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