LOND ON (Reuters) - Pop singer PJ Proby appeared in court on Wednesday, charged with cheating the British state benefits system out of more than 47,000 pounds. American-born Proby, 72 enjoyed British success in the 1960s with a string of hits including Somewhere and Maria from West Side Story and enhanced his fame by being banned from the BBC after splitting his skin-tight trousers during a notorious concert in Luton. Magistrates in Worcester ruled that Proby, who denies the charges, should be committed to stand trial at the citys crown court, the Press Association reported. Proby spoke only to confirm his address, date of birth and his real name James Marcus Smith during a five-minute appearance before two magistrates.