King of Rock and Soul, Solomon Burke is dead
Published:Sunday | October 10, 2010 | 1:54 PM
US soul singer Solomon Burke, who wrote classic songs such as ‘Everybody Needs Somebody to Love’ is dead.
Burke died at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport this morning after arriving on a flight from Los Angeles. He was 70 years-old.
The former preacher turned singer was due to perform at a well-known club in the city on Tuesday.
The self-proclaimed King of Rock & Soul was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and won a Grammy in 2003.
Burke leaves behind 21 children and 90 grandchildren.
The cause of death has not yet been announced.