James Solomon McDonald better known by his Stage name as Solomon Burke is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,

He was born at home in 1939-0r 1940… no one is sure.

Not even him.

When he was about 10 years of age his mother married a Rabbi, who was also a butcher so James changed his name to Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke.

His music consists of Blues’ Gospel, R+ B, Soul, Rock + Roll and Southern Soul.

He released 39 Albums over his career and he has been covered by just about everyone from all musical genres.

He passed away in 2010 of Natural Causes at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport while on tour.

A Great Musical Loss. (A Wonderful Voice)

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