>PP is probably one of my favorite Badu songs, it's also
>completely different than anything else in her catalog. When I
>first heard the song I just knew that other artists would jump
>on board start a black/soul rock movement. Unfortunately it
>has'nt happened yet and probably won't.


Fishbone, 24-7 Spyz and a few other bands did it in the 90's. And did it QUITE well.

Ain't no new thang (c) Gil Scott-Heron


>
>Now just for clarification I'm not referring to a black band
>who plays rock, but a black band who plays rock fused with
>soul.

Again. Are you familiar with those bands I just mentioned? And not in the "yeah, I've heard of 'em but don't know their material" kinda way.

Fishbone made some REAL Soulful Rock shit and some Rockin' shit with Soul. I think you might find what you're looking for if you gave them a fair listen.

Cree Summer comes to mind when I think of rock with
>soulful influences. Wish there was more of it.

I don't know why you're expecting Cree Summer and E to fulfill the chasm between Rock and Soul, but we can all discuss it...