Solomon Burke was an important early soul pioneer. On his '60s singles for Atlantic, he brought a country influence into R&B, with emotional phrasing and intricately constructed, melodic ballads and ...

Since 1984, when Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney and Dave Edmunds helped The Everly Brothers launch their comeback with the album EB ’84, a certain kind of record has been a fixture on the pop landscape.

What is the greatest Solomon Burke song? Perhaps it’s folly to ask such a question, but when I read that the immortal soul singer -- known as the King of Rock ‘N Soul -- died Oct. 10, it’s one I ...

Soul singer Solomon Burke has died at the age of 70. Though not as well-known as his contemporaries Marvin Gaye and James Brown, Burke did have an... Remembering Soul Singer Solomon Burke Soul legend ...

When legendary artists like B.B. King or James Brown grow old and start resting on their laurels, it’s easy to forgive them. After all, they’ve long since earned the right to sit back, enjoy life and ...