Jazz Articles about Ben E. King

Ben E. King: Shades of Blue

by Dave Nathan
April 12, 2002

Ben E. King cut his teeth on music singing in gospel groups as a youngster before becoming a member of the consummate R & B, soul packed group, the Drifters. After going out on his own he had a slew of big hits including “Spanish Harlem" and “Stand by Me". Over the years, he has become an icon of Pop, R & B and soul. His 1999 album Shades of Blue is another example of the blurry lines between these ...