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Samuel Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Cooke was a trailblazing recording artist who helped shape the soul and pop scene with hits like “You Send Me,” “Chain Gang,” and “Sad Mood.” By Biography.com Editors Updated: Oct 28, 2021....
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Apr 23, 2022 · Inside His 'Justifiable Homicide' The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Sordid Details Of His Final Hours. By Genevieve Carlton | Edited By John Kuroski. Published April 23, 2022. Updated May 13, 2022. On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin.
Apr 22, 2024 · Sam Cooke, American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, was a major figure in the history of popular music and one of the most influential Black vocalists of the post-World War II period. His songs ranged from the ethereal ‘You Send Me’ to the anthemic ‘A Change Is Gonna Come.’
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Sep 22, 2021 · Sam Cooke was 18 and Barbara Campbell was only 13 when they met on the South Side of Chicago. Fifteen years later, Mr. Cooke, by then a pop superstar, was dead, killed in a motel tryst gone...
Feb 1, 2014 · Fifty years ago this week, Sam Cooke strolled into a recording studio, put on a pair of headphones, and laid down the tracks for one of the most important songs of the civil rights era. Rolling...
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