Just on news Ben has passed away. A true soulman. RIP
Ben E King Rip passed away on April 30, 2015, at the age of 76 By Bigsoulman in News Archives Updated on 02 Jan 2017 · Published 01 May 2015 Share https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-archives/ben-e-king-rip-r3100/ More sharing options... Followers 0 artist sad news Just on news Ben has passed away. A true soulman. RIP
Kev Cane 2,908 Posted May 1, 2015 The term "legend" is too often used a bit loosely, but in this case it is undeniable, a true legend, great singer, great guy aswell apparently, R. I. P Ben. E King Kev
Roger Williams 254 Posted May 1, 2015 https://en.mediamass.net/people/ben-e-king/deathhoax.html Always google these things these days.
Kegsy 4,054 Posted May 1, 2015 https://en.mediamass.net/people/ben-e-king/deathhoax.html Always google these things these days. Obviously somebody Didn't Break The News to Ben E. King.
Sean Hampsey 1,091 Posted May 1, 2015 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32547474 It does appear to be the case, according to BBC. Sean
Philreeves 26 Posted May 1, 2015 I only saw him once (at the Upper Cut club in East London) but it was enough to convert me from general music lover to Soul Fan. So sad to hear this news. RIP Ben
Steve G 5,680 Posted May 1, 2015 Some real sick feckers out there….The hoax earlier this week and now everyone is reporting it to be true….I hope not.
Guest oldsoulgit Posted May 1, 2015 The Drifters made some fantastic music with Ben on lead, and made some fantastic music as a solo artist. A true legend of soul music. RIP Ben.
Fuzzj 55 Posted May 1, 2015 he would have got a knighthood in the uk for his contribution to music..rip Sir.
Guest Dirk Tiggler Posted May 1, 2015 One of the best ever. Loved him from when I was young adolescent to a grumpy old man. Lost a good Un. Ade
Tattoodave 3,984 Posted May 1, 2015 Another of our aging family gone, such a shame we have to age. RIP Ben E King
Westender 601 Posted May 1, 2015 We've lost some great names over the last few years. Alas Ben is now added to the list. Thanks for the wonderful music Ben, and RIP.
Hooker1951 1,445 Posted May 1, 2015 Had the pleasure of meeting B.E. king 43 years ago when he was performing with his Band at the empress Ballroom Wigan I let him and his. Band in the club and I let them out He was Magic that night one of the best live acts I can remember his band had a brass section ,horns and string section he was still in his prime.I exchanged some small talk with him after the show telling him how much his Music was loved.He was a gentleman no ego you could tell He just Loved doing what he did A true Soul man what made truly genuine Soul Music.I feel Blessed to have met him. GOD BLESS YOU BEN E KING and RIP Mick Lyons
Joesoul1958 75 Posted May 1, 2015 A real legacy, left for us all to enjoy, he will be sadly missed, R.I.P brother, as you said in song, WHAT MORE CAN A MAN DO , In your case nothing more, deepest sympathy to family and friends. KTF and godbless.
Souledtrafford 67 Posted May 1, 2015 Lovely old man. Met him during his last tour. A true legend. RIP
Paul R 252 Posted May 1, 2015 I met him & Johnny Moore in the 80s after a gig at HMS Collingwood. I told him what my favourite track was and he said he loved it too. Very apt for today. RIP Ben.
Winsford Soul 15,963 Posted May 1, 2015 Once again this world is a sadder place. Another soul music great passes away. . R. I. P Steve
Kev Cane 2,908 Posted May 1, 2015 One of my fave's by him Same as The Originals which is great, but Ben E puts his own stamp on this Kev
Citizen P 809 Posted May 1, 2015 I met him & Johnny Moore in the 80s after a gig at HMS Collingwood. I told him what my favourite track was and he said he loved it too. Very apt for today. RIP Ben. Probably my favourite also, but I also love this.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZkkUUcD2OA
Geoff 1,040 Posted May 2, 2015 Ben E King has left us a wonderful legacy of music. Impossible to pick favourites, just so many great tracks. RIP Ben, thank you for the music.
Guest johnny hart Posted May 2, 2015 Best Live Act Ever, my fave Benny track "Ecstacy" From 1962. Gracias MrKing for all the pleasure your music will continue to bring me !
The Happy Hooker 302 Posted May 2, 2015 Was in the Stefan Dee's Soul Lodge on Sunday chillin' and listening to local soul singer Cy Benson, spotted me singing (????) along to his current rendition and invited me up to join him on stage, yep, you've guessed it..........................Ben E Kings " Stand By Me" ............................ then his sad demise, gone, but for me certainly not forgotten.
50 Shades 61 Posted May 2, 2015 I can't break the news to myself, what an uplifting sound this is musically, one that I always enjoy hearing when out - it's what soul music is all about
Chris L 1,751 Posted May 3, 2015 Just on news Ben has passed away. A true soulman. RIP Indeed a true Soulman, people like him made the soul scene was it is today. Saw him about 12 years ago, he brought the house down. RIP
Wiganer1 1,109 Posted May 3, 2015 not many of the atlantic greats of soul left.....aretha,,,carla thomas ,,,very few saw ben twice,,,,once in the 80s at chris kings nightlclub in nuneaton when he and johnny moore were on same gig....30 turned up..he was brillaint saw him last year in brum ,, RIP Ben you left us with some great records to listen to for ever
Wiganer1 1,109 Posted May 3, 2015 not many of the atlantic greats of soul left.....aretha,,,carla thomas ,,,very few saw ben twice,,,,once in the 80s at chris kings nightlclub in nuneaton when he and johnny moore were on same gig....30 turned up..he was brillaint saw him last year in brum ,, RIP Ben you left us with some great records to listen to for ever
Guest Daryl Slinn Posted May 4, 2015 Had the pleasure of meeting B.E. king 43 years ago when he was performing with his Band at the empress Ballroom Wigan I let him and his. Band in the club and I let them out He was Magic that night one of the best live acts I can remember his band had a brass section ,horns and string section he was still in his prime.I exchanged some small talk with him after the show telling him how much his Music was loved.He was a gentleman no ego you could tell He just Loved doing what he did A true Soul man what made truly genuine Soul Music.I feel Blessed to have met him. GOD BLESS YOU BEN E KING and RIP Mick Lyons Spot on, every bone in his body was a loving one. Had time for everyone no matter what his schedule was or how late he was running. A legend that will be sadly missed.
Guest Posted May 7, 2015 Ben E King on my show this weekwww.fcumradio.co.ukSoulful Shacksat/sun 20.00mon/tue 17.00
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