Solomon Burke in the Mississippi delta October 2002
Photo By Robert Jr Whitall

“A General In The Army Of The Lord!”
“He Is In A Better Place And He Made This World A Better Place!”
Solomon Burke was Robert Jr & Sugar Mae's Bishop Of Love. We had so much more to do with him! But God needed him more than we did. He is soldiering on with Koko and the lord! God Bless You King Solomon, we were so blessed to know you.
— Big City Rhythm & Blues magazine

Early this morning, Sunday, October 10, 2010, the legendary King of Rock & Soul, Solomon Burke, our father, passed away due to natural causes.
Solomon had just arrived at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands for a sold out show at Paradiso with Dutch band, De Dijk. He was on his way to spread his message of love as he loved to do.

This is a time of great sorrow for our entire family. We truly appreciate all of the support and well wishes from his friends and fans. Although our hearts and lives will never be the same, his love, life and music will continue to live within us forever. As our family grieves during this time of mourning, thank you for respecting our privacy.
— Family of Solomon Burke

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