Solomon Burke: King of Rock 'n' Soul Dies at 70

Solomon Burke was an American soul singer and preacher. Born on March 21, 1940, in Philadelphia, he began preaching as a child.

He had hits such as "Just Out of Reach," "Cry to Me" and "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love," the latter of which was later a staple of the Rolling Stones and the Blues Brothers. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and won a Grammy in 2003 for the album Don't Give Up on Me.

He was the father of 21 children and a bishop in a church he founded. Burke died on a flight at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on October 10, 2010, at age 70.

Achievements: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2001), Grammy Award (2003).

Birth: March 21, 1940 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Profession: Singer.

Interesting Facts: He was also a funeral director and bishop.