From John Lennon and Tina Turner to Miley Cyrus and Stephen Wilson Jr., the most eclectic renditions of the 1961 hymn ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. made his CMA Awards performance debut on Wednesday night, mesmerizing the crowd with his inventive ...

The iconic Ben E. King tune has been popular for decades, spawning many renditions, though it has a special meaning for ...

“Stand By Me,” which was first performed on April 12, 1961, was written by the triumvirate of Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. The latter two wrote under the moniker Elmo Glick. King, born ...

Following the FireAid benefit concert on January 30, which raised money for those impacted by the fires that swept through Los Angeles throughout the month, Def Leppard has released their cover of Ben ...

EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand by Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, has transcended the notion of a “standard” — it’s been recorded more than 1,000 times and has made more ...

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- More than 600 people filled a church in northern New Jersey to pay final respects and celebrate the life of singer Ben E. King. King, who was best known for his hit, "Stand By Me," ...

Firstly, a little background. King was a member of the group called The Drifters. He left the group. When he performed “Stand by Me,” he missed the harmonies of The Drifters, reports Rolling Stone. He ...

Def Leppard has released a cover of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" to benefit victims of the Southern California wildfires. You can listen to the song below. All proceeds from the song will be donated to ...