Any fan of soul music should recognize the name Solomon Burke. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Burke was a preacher, singer, and pioneer of soul music. With his background in gospel, jazz, country, and blues, Burke helped shaped the sound of soul music, developing his unique style that earned him the nicknames “King Solomon,” The King […]

Van McCoy. You may not recognize his name, but you probably recognize his song. “The Hustle” was the biggest hit of the 1970’s. Before becoming a song, McCoy watched patrons do the dance at a New York City nightclub. The rest is history. The ballroom effect of people dancing together gave McCoy the inspiration for […]