The Bishop, the King of Rock and Soul, Brother Solomon: it takes three titles to encompass the talent and greatness of one of soul music's founders. Solomon Burke is literally and musically a heavy weight who can claim that he was there, at soul's creation in the early sixties. Take away this grandfather's (he has more then 20 children and grandchildren by the bushel) ermine coat, his crown and his throne, he'll still be an impressive star who can get bluesy when the Holy Spirit is with him. Read more