RIP: 'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King dies

[philly]

(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

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

[erik]

Another big loss for the music industry, especially since he was able to have a very long career ("Stand By Me" was a big hit for him again in 1986 after being used in the Stephen King-based film of the same name).