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Gary Calamar

Solomon Burke Tribute

Gary Calamar
Gary Calamar
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Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul" who was revered as one of music's greatest vocalists died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70.
Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul" who was revered as one of music's greatest vocalists died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70.
Oct 11, 2010

Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul" who was revered as one of music's greatest vocalists died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70. Tonight Gary Calamar will replay an interview with Solomon that was recorded in October of 2002. Solomon talks about his early years at Atlantic Records and highlights of his amazing career. We'll hear his legendary music as well tonight at 11 pm on 89.9 KCRW and KCRW.com

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