Ben E. King
publication date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 (part of Round XL)
category: Music
clue: This singer stood the test of time while his contemporaries drifted away. Who's the king?
explanation: King was a former singer in the Drifters who became more famous for the hit "Stand By Me." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Richard Slominsky, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, Elaine Beckland, and Anthony Warren
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