Allmusic Blog — R.I.P. to two very different, but equally great talents: The “King of Rock and Soul,” Solomon Burke, and Australian soprano Joan Sutherland. Burke, who penned soul classics including “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love” and “Cry to Me,” die... more info

Topix — Solomon Burke was born to the sound of music in an upstairs room of a Philadelphia church and went on to become one of the greatest soul singers of the 1960s, renowned as among music's premier vocalists. more info

Perez Hilton — Legendary soul singer Solomon Burke has passed away at 70 years old. He died on Sunday at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Burke's well known songs include Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, which was featured in the movie The Blues Brothers, as well a... more info

ContactMusic — British singer JOSS STONE has paid tribute to soul legend SOLOMON BURKE who died in Holland on Sunday (10Oct10), insisting it was an "honour and privilege" to perform with... more info

KEXP Seattle — Soul singer Solomon Burke died yesterday at age 70. In the first half of his career, Burke’s popularity apexed in the 60′s, and though he wasn’t quite as famous as some of those who came after him, he’s remembered as one who set the stage for... more info

Guardian Music — Though not as well-known as Marvin Gaye or James Brown, Solomon Burke, who died on Sunday aged 70, is perhaps the greatest soul singer of all timeSome things we can all agree on. The greatest footballer of all time? Pele. The greatest movie actor? Br... more info

NME — They also thank singer's fans and friends for 'support and well wishes' following his death more info

ContactMusic — Soul singer Solomon Burke has passed away aged 70. The 'Everybody Needs Somebody To Love' singer died of natural causes yesterday (10.10.10) on a flight from Los... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — AMSTERDAM: Solomon Burke was born to the sound of music in an upstairs room of a Philadelphia church and went on to become one of the greatest soul singers of the 1960s, renowned as among music's premier vocalists. more info

The Mirror — Soul singer Solomon Burke, who wrote Everybody Needs Somebody To Love, died yesterday aged 70. more info