Keb’ Mo’ and Solomon Burke to perform at the Paramount on November 21

November 9, 2:48 PMSF Fiftysomething Lifestyle ExaminerAmy Wachspress

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Keb' Mo'
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Born in South Central L.A. in 1951, Keb’ Mo’ started out playing the steel drums and stand-up bass. He played in Blues and back-up bands throughout the 70s and 80s and learned at the knees of such greats as Albert Collins and Joe Turner. He debuted on Epic in 1994 with his first album, which featured many classic Robert Johnson tunes. After that his career took off, he won Grammy Awards for three subsequent albums. He was featured in a John Sayles Film (Honeydripper) in 2007. He is active in the anti-nuclear movement.

Solomon Burke was born in 1940 and is generally recognized as a pioneer of soul music. Originally a Philadelphia preacher who hosted a Gospel radio show, he became a hit musician after signing with Atlantic Records in the 1960s. Perhaps his most famous song is ‘Cry to Me’ (which you might remember was the tune in the sexy romance dance scene in ‘Dirty Dancing’). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. The following year he won a Grammy for ‘Don’t Give Up On Me’. In 2008, he produced an album featuring songs written for him by Ben Harper, Keb’ Mo’, and Eric Clapton.

Keb’ Mo’ and Solomon Burke will perform at the Paramount on Saturday November 21, 2009 at 8 PM. Tickets cost between $25 and $60. Click here to purchase tickets.