Ben E. King Concert History

Ben E. King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson in September 28, 1938 (died of natural causes, aged 76 on April 30, 2015.) in Henderson, North Carolina) was an American soul and pop singer. He is best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a top ten hit in both 1961 and 1986.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 02, 2003
"The 4 Kings" / jerry butler / Ben E. King / Lloyd Price / Gene "Duke Of Earl" Chandler

The 4 Kings

Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Feb 08, 2003
Little Richard / Ben E. King / Sam Moore Gibson Amph. At Univ. CityWalk Universal City, California, United States
Dec 29, 2001
Ben E. King / Lou Christie / Lesley Gore / Felix Cavaliere's Rascals Sunrise Musical Theatre Sunrise, Florida, United States
Dec 28, 2001
Lesley Gore / Lou Christie / Ben E. King / Felix Cavaliere's Rascals Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, Florida, United States
Jun 29, 2001
Tom Jones / Ben E. King / Dave Gilmour / Bob Geldof / Leo Sayer / Paul Carrack / Steve Harley / Heather Small - The Voice Of M People / Jimmy Tarbuck / Elkie Brooks Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
May 14, 1994
Ben E. King / Three Dog Night / Dion / The Grass Roots / Peter Noone

5th Annual Ultimate Oldies Concert 1994

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 31, 1993
The Temptations / Ben E. King / the association / The Grass Roots / the crystals

KOOL Koncert ‘93

Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Jan 20, 1993
Clinton Inauguration -- Arkansas Ball
Chuck Berry / Michael McDonald / Kenny Loggins / Judy Collins / Dionne Warwick / Ben E. King / Carole King / Bruce Hornsby / Julio Iglesias / Kevin Cronin / Patti Austin
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Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C., United States
Nov 04, 1991
The Four Tops / Ben E. King
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Brentwood Centre Essex, England, United Kingdom
May 05, 1990
Paul Revere & The Raiders / Johnny Rivers / Ben E. King / Lesley Gore / tommy roe Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 18, 1988
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons / Tommy James And The Shondells / Ben E. King / Paul Revere & The Raiders / the drifters

KOOL Koncert 1988

Mile High Stadium Denver, Colorado, United States
Jun 19, 1987 –
Jun 21, 1987
Glastonbury Festival 1987
michelle shocked / Communards / Gaye Bykers On Acid / Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians / World Party / The Chesterfields / Andy Shepherd Quartet / Trouble Funk / Felt / Ben E. King / The Men They Couldn't Hang / Rodney Allen / The Proclaimers / Tommy Chase Quartet / Richard Thompson Band / Taj Mahal / Courtney Pine / The Blue Aeroplanes / Oysterband / Paul Brady / The Weather Prophets / Brilliant Corners / The Jazz Defektors / The Mighty Lemondrops / Misty In Roots / Phranc / Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Van Morrison / New Order / Elvis Costello / Los Lobos / Billy Bragg / Julian Cope / The Robert Cray Band / The Triffids / The Woodentops / Hüsker Dü / Stump / Jenny Eclair / The Frank Chickens / That Petrol Emotion / The Chills / The Wedding Present / The Real Sounds of Africa / Doctor & The Medics / Head / pop will eat itself Show all bands
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Worthy Farm Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
Jun 05, 1987
Prince’s Trust Rock Gala
Eric Clapton / George Harrison / Bryan Adams / Dave Edmonds / Midge Ure / Elton John / Phil Collins / Rings Starr / Tony Hadley / Ben E. King / Labi Siffre / Alison Moyet / Curiosity Killed The Cat / Go West / Level 42
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OVO Arena Wembley London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 31, 1968
Traffic / Joe Cocker / The Amboy Dukes / The Bonzo Dog Band / Long John Baldry / Ben E. King
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Recreation Grounds Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
Sep 04, 1963
Murray The K Holiday Show
Stevie Wonder / Drifters / Ben E. King / The Miracles / The Tymes / The Chifons / The Angels / Jan and Dean / The Ronettes / Jay And The Americans / Gene Pitney / Dionne Warwick / The Dovells / Dick and Dee DEE / Randy & The Rainbows
Brooklyn Fox Theatre New York, New York, United States
Nov 21, 1961
Ben E. King / Ike and Tina Turner / Chuck Jackson / Ted Taylor / Lee Dorsey / The Sims Twins William B. Bell Auditorium Augusta, Georgia, United States
Feb 09, 1961
Sam Cooke / B.B. King / Etta James / Ben E. King / Joe Tex / Gary U.S. Bonds / The Vibrations William B. Bell Auditorium Augusta, Georgia, United States

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Prince’s Trust Rock Gala
Jun 5, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Prince’s Trust Rock Gala on Jun 5, 1987 [764-small]

Prince’s Trust Rock Gala
Jun 5, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Traffic / Joe Cocker / The Amboy Dukes / The Bonzo Dog Band / Long John Baldry / Ben E. King on Aug 31, 1968 [305-small]

Traffic / Joe Cocker / The Amboy Dukes / The Bonzo Dog Band / Long John Baldry / Ben E. King
Aug 31, 1968
 Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
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Prince’s Trust Rock Gala on Jun 5, 1987 [767-small]

Prince’s Trust Rock Gala
Jun 5, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Four Tops / Ben E. King on Nov 4, 1991 [621-small]

The Four Tops / Ben E. King
Nov 4, 1991
 Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Classic Rock
Soul
Blues
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Rock And Roll
Adult Standards
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2007 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Ben E. King had?

Ben E. King has had 37 concerts.

What genre is Ben E. King?

Ben E. King is most often considered to be Pop, Classic Rock, Soul, Blues, R&B, Funk, Rock And Roll, Adult Standards, Vocal Jazz, Pop Soul, Brill Building Pop, Oldies, Rhythm & Blues, Standards, Traditional Pop, and Jazz Pop.

When was the last Ben E. King concert?

The last Ben E. King concert was on December 11, 2014 at Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The bands that performed were: "Holiday Express" / Ben E. King.

What setlist does Ben E. King play live?

The songs that Ben E. King performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the February 20, 2011 concert at indigo at The O2 in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Let the Good Times Roll
  2. Hallelujah I Love Her So
  3. Spanish Harlem
  4. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
  5. Under the Boardwalk
  6. Twistin' the Night Away
  7. Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  8. Imagine
  9. Save the Last Dance for Me
  10. Stand by Me

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