Solomon 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".
Born: March 21, 1940, Philadelphia, PA
Died: October 10, 2010, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands
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