Solomon Burke

Born: March 21, 1940 in Philadelphia
Died: October 10, 2010 in Haarlemmermeer

Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke was an American preacher and singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s. He has been called 'a key transitional figure bridging R&B and soul', and was known for his 'prodigious output'.

Instruments: GuitarVoiceSinging

Genres: Soul MusicCountry Music

Occupations: singer, priest, guitarist, songwriter, composer

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