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 Posted By: Bob Mathers on: 10/10/2010 08:07:24 EDTSubject: RE: R.I.P. Solomon Burke |
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In reply to Alan's post... I never met Solomon Burke or heard him perform. However he influenced R&B a lot more than people realize. I'll be MC'ing a benefit dance in Baltimore on November 13 headlined by a group called the Van Dykes. They had a minor US hit in 1962 called 'Stupidity'. Another of their tunes was 'King Of Fools'. The group retains at least 3 original members. They recorded both sides in a post-midnight session in New York back in '62. Who was the producer of the sides? Yes, it was Solomon Burke. Both the Van Dykes and Burke recorded for Atlantic. A very flamboyant man who made a significant mark on music. Prayers for comfort are asked for his family and friends. Bob |
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