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Solomon Burke

Solomon Burke

American singer

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Person
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Birthdate
March 21, 1940
Birthplace
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Date of Death
October 10, 2010
Place of Death
Haarlemmermeer
Haarlemmermeer
Child of
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke
Educated at
John Bartram High School
John Bartram High School
Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)
Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)
Occupation
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Guitarist
Guitarist
Songwriter
Songwriter
Composer
Composer
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Pastor
Singer
Singer
Musician
Musician
Priest
Priest

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Birth Name
James Solomon McDonald
Child
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke
Citizenship
United States
United States
Genre
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Country music
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Rock and roll
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Southern soul
Soul music
Soul music
Industry
Music
Music
Wikidata ID
Q49888
Overview

Solomon Burke, born James Solomon McDonald, was an American musician, occupying roles such as singer, guitarist, songwriter, composer, singer-songwriter, and pastor. He was born on March 21, 1940, in Philadelphia and held citizenship in the United States. Burke studied at Overbrook High School (Philadelphia) and John Bartram High School.

His musical career spanned various genres, including country music, soul music, rock and roll, and southern soul. Solomon worked within the music industry.

He passed away on October 10, 2010, in Haarlemmermeer. Solomon was a parent to a child also named Solomon Burke.

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