Solomon Burke

USA, 1955–2010

American soul singer, billed as the King of Rock 'n' Soul. His gospel-derived delivery on Atlantic recordings was a direct model for the Rascals and for the wider 1960s soul style.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Solomon Burke and 1 artist Solomon Burke influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Solomon Burke influence?

• Van Morrison — Solomon Burke was the other name in Morrison's own debt — the deep soul voice he named alongside Ray Charles.