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 More sharing options... Followers 0 artist sad news Just on news Ben has passed away. A true soulman. RIP
Daved 914 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment RIP Ben. A true great Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Linda4me 194 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Truly a wonderful artist R.I.P. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soul45s 124 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Thank you for the music, a true soul man. RIP Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Cane 2,894 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roger Williams 254 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment https://en.mediamass.net/people/ben-e-king/deathhoax.html Always google these things these days. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kegsy 4,054 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey 1,091 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32547474 It does appear to be the case, according to BBC. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Philreeves 26 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Callard 82 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment R.I.P. Ben will be sorely missed. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G 5,680 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Some real sick feckers out there….The hoax earlier this week and now everyone is reporting it to be true….I hope not. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mickjay33 400 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment RIP BEN E KING ANOTHER GREAT SOUL LEGEND GONE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ady Croasdell 2,500 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Wonderful soul singer and he could write a good song too. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest oldsoulgit Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rhino 799 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment rest in peace ben. true legend Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest GeoffB Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment RIP Ben E King Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Fuzzj 55 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment he would have got a knighthood in the uk for his contribution to music..rip Sir. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Soul 92 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment a true soul legend rip ben e king Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dirk Tiggler Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment One of the best ever. Loved him from when I was young adolescent to a grumpy old man. Lost a good Un. Ade Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mrtag 306 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment R.I.P. Ben. A true Legend!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave 3,984 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Another of our aging family gone, such a shame we have to age. RIP Ben E King Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Westender 601 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 6,984 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Sad sad loss. RIP Ben E. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 1,442 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
richo991 53 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Sad day RIP Sir Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joesoul1958 75 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Souledtrafford 67 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Lovely old man. Met him during his last tour. A true legend. RIP Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul R 252 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy Carling Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Rest in peace, Ben E King Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Elliott 395 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment R.I.P What a musical legacy to leave to the world. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul 15,963 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Once again this world is a sadder place. Another soul music great passes away. . R. I. P Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Cane 2,894 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment One of my fave's by him Same as The Originals which is great, but Ben E puts his own stamp on this Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P 806 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smudger 1,396 Posted May 1, 2015 Share this comment Rip Ben E King and thank you ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
premiumsoul 3 Posted May 2, 2015 Share this comment RIP Ben E. King, thank you for what you gave us Andy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geoff 1,040 Posted May 2, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest johnny hart Posted May 2, 2015 Share this comment Best Live Act Ever, my fave Benny track "Ecstacy" From 1962. Gracias MrKing for all the pleasure your music will continue to bring me ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jona 46 Posted May 2, 2015 Share this comment R.I.P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Happy Hooker 302 Posted May 2, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
50 Shades 61 Posted May 2, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
45cellar 921 Posted May 2, 2015 Share this comment Extremely Sad News R.I.P. Ben E. King Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOHNNYBETCHA 11 Posted May 3, 2015 Share this comment Great, great singer R.I.P. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L 1,751 Posted May 3, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk 504 Posted May 3, 2015 Share this comment Ben E King a fabulous singer and musical genius ' RIP sir. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2015 Share this comment Another member of gods great super-group! RIP Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 1,109 Posted May 3, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 1,109 Posted May 3, 2015 Share this comment 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Daryl Slinn Posted May 4, 2015 Share this comment 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 1,109 Posted May 4, 2015 Share this comment for me this epitomises ben heartbreaking vocals Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lucky One 117 Posted May 7, 2015 Share this comment RIP Ben a real legend if ever there was one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2015 Share this comment Ben E King on my show this weekwww.fcumradio.co.ukSoulful Shacksat/sun 20.00mon/tue 17.00 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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