Solomon Burke

Born James McDonald. Helped shape rhythm and blues as a founding father of soul. Compared to James Brown, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding. He drew from his roots gospel, jazz, country, and blues. Worked with Mahalia Jackson. Covered Pickett. Made the top forty with Just Out of Reach. Covered Bob Dylan's Maggie's Farm, the first soul artist to cover Dylan. Compared to Dean Martin. Became involved in the desegregation movement. Covered Ike and Tina Turner and performed a version of In the Ghetto, best known as an Elvis Presley hit. Covered Creedence Clearwater Revival songs. Nominated for a Grammy. Inspired Mary J. Blige. Was involved in community service and entrepreneurship. Worked as an episcopalian. Influenced Justin Timberlake, Dr. Dre, and several other artists. Struggled with obesity and arthritis.
== Genres ==
Soul
Category:Soul
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Sixties