‘Obie’ Benson dies at 69
LOS ANGELES: Renaldo “Obie” Benson, a member of the legendary Motown singing group the Four Tops, has died. He was 69. Explore homes by area, price range, bedrooms and bathrooms. Benson died Friday of lung cancer that was discovered when he had a leg amputated weeks ago because of circulation problems, said his publicist, Matt Lee. The Four Tops sold more than 50 million records and recorded hit songs such as “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Reach Out (I’ll be There),” “I Can’t Help Myself” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love.” Benson’s death leaves two surviving members of the original group: Levi Stubbs and Abdul “Duke” Fakir. — AP