Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Ben E. King
Legendary soul and R& B singer and songwriter -- via the BBC. AKA Benjamin Earl Nelson. As the lead singer of the Drifters, he had hits with "There Goes My Baby," "This Magic Moment," and "Save the Last Dance for Me"; as a soloist, he recorded more classics, including "Stand by Me," "Spanish Harlem," and "Don't Play That Song."
