Episode 179 - Benidito King - Remembering Ben E. King

The Musical Journey of Benidito King: From Hardships to HarmonyBenidito King's life is a testament to the power of music to transcend adversity. Born into a legacy of talent as the son of the iconic Ben E. King and mentored by the legendary Josephine Baker, his journey was not without challenges. Raised by his great-grandparents in Cleveland, Ohio, Benidito's early immersion in music ignited a passion that shaped his resilience.Through his original songs and tribute shows to his father, Benidito weaves a narrative of his life's trials and triumphs, garnering global acclaim. Benidito's musical odyssey continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Benidito King is Someone You Should Know.TABLE OF CONTENTS00:00:00 Interview with Benidito King00:00:41 Interview with Benedito King on Family, Food, and Music00:02:15 Memories of Grandmother's Cooking00:03:17 Discovering Family and Finding Passion Through Music00:04:33 Interview with Benidito King about Pursuing a Career in the Music Industry00:06:09 Exploring Benidito King's Musical Journey00:06:58 The Misadventures of Benidito King: A Tale of Skipped Classes and Band Joining00:09:08 Benidito King talks about his journey in the music industry and his father's iconic song, Stand by Me00:11:19 Interview with Benidito King about his musical career and covering his father's hit song00:16:15 Interview with Benedito King on Someone You Should Know Podcast00:17:35 Interview with Benedito King, Son of Music Legend Benny King00:20:04 Conversation with Benidito King about Music and Storytelling00:23:14 Interview with Benidito King about his music and experiences00:29:17 Rock and Roll and Soul Legends Tribute Concert in Vegas00:31:26 Finding Strength in Bible Verses During Difficult Times00:32:09 Discovering the Importance of Acknowledging God in Daily Life00:34:06 Tales from the Road: A Memory from Benadito's Teen Years00:35:06 Missed Opportunity: The Story of Benidito King's Almost Record Deal00:36:56 Interview with Benidito King about Challenges and Success00:38:14 Overcoming the Fear of Success in the Music Industry00:40:02 Interview with Benedito King about his upcoming performance in Las Vegas00:43:07 Interview with Benidito King on Someone You Should Know PodcastTip Jar:Click here to buy the Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Benidito's Facebook pageClick here to go to Benidito's YouTube Click here to learn more about the special Father's Day weekend concert with Benedito, Roy Hamilton Jr and Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. in VegasSponsor Link:Click here to check out SummarAI zeAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2024 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2024How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.