Solomon Burke

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American singer (1940-2010)

United States MusiciansLived 1940 to 2010 · aged 70

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Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke was an American 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".

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Burke in 1967

Burke in 2010

Grave of Solomon Burke at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills

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2001Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Blues Music Award

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ChildSolomon Burke Jr

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