Solomon Burke

Features

How Solomon Burke Got to Nashville

Few artists can attest to recording an album in eight days but Solomon Burke is unlike other artists. He's not just the "King of Rock and Soul", he's also a singer who's still learning how to perfect his craft, with a passion that fuels boundless creativity. [20 November 2006]

Reviews

Solomon Burke: Like a Fire

Even with its cool embers, Like a Fire shows that the flame is well alit in Solomon Burke's soul. [11 June 2008]

Solomon Burke: Nashville

Call the music on Nashville roots, Americana, country, blues or any combination thereof; the album is a transcendental listening experience irrespective of genre. [12 October 2006]

Solomon Burke: Live at the House of the Blues / Soul of the Blues

There are moments on these albums befitting a man with the title 'the King of Rock 'N' Soul', but there are plenty more that would be better suited to a Blues Brother. [10 June 2005]

Solomon Burke: Make Do With What You Got

It's hard to believe that a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee could have a sophomore slump at the age of 69. [6 April 2005]