Solomon King
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Solomon King (born Allen Levy in 1932 in Lexington, Kentucky - died January 21, 2005), was a 1960's and 70's popular music singer.
King was originally a backing singer, who was the first white singer to tour with blues legend Billie Holiday, as well working with Elvis Presley's backing group "The Jordanaires."
After marrying Canadian journalist Henny Lowy in 1960, King spent 20 years living in Manchester, England - the couple had four children. King's chart success in the UK began with "She Wears My Ring," which was a top five hit in 1967, but only reached No.117 on the US Billboard Singles Chart in 1968. "When We Were Young" was a hit the following year in the UK. At 6ft 8in it is said some TV interviewers refused to have him on their shows unless he sat down [1]
After his marriage to Lowy ended in 1980 due to his promiscuity and bisexuality, he moved back to the US, where he wed a further two times. King continued singing in clubs in the US on his return.
He died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma of cancer, on Friday January 21, 2005.
