From lefT: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King in 2009, and J. Kevin Swain Getty/Courtesy EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand by Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, has ...

The singer-songwriter explained his relationship to the rock n' roll classic to Billboard on the red carpet. By Joe Lynch Executive Digital Director It’s safe to say anyone who hits the stage at the ...

When Ben E. King’s smooth voice came through the radio airwaves in 1960 with the sweet sound of “Stand by Me,” it set the stage for becoming a timeless classic. But his vocals aren’t the only ...

“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 ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. left fans at the CMA Awards floored with his rendition of the 1961 song "Stand By Me". The iconic Ben E. King tune has been popular for decades, spawning many renditions, though it ...