Artist artifact

Soul

Solomon Burke

King of Rock 'n' Soul, powerful vocalist, dynamic performer

Biography

King of Rock 'n' Soul, powerful vocalist, dynamic performer

Influence

Bridged gospel and soul music, influenced rock and R&B

Historical context

King of Rock 'n' Soul, powerful vocalist, dynamic performer Bridged gospel and soul music, influenced rock and R&B Was also a mortician and ran his own funeral home

Associated instruments

  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Piano

Specimen note

Was also a mortician and ran his own funeral home