Samuel Cooke[5] (né Cook; January 22, 1931 [6] – December 11, 1964) [5] was an American soul singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is …

Dec 7, 2025 · 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 …

Mar 18, 2025 · Sam Cooke, often recognized as the father of soul music, emerged as a powerful voice in the music industry during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born Samuel Cook in Clarksdale, …

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.”

Sam's most memorable songs. Perfection. That man and his voice changed generations of singers. Gone too soon, gone too soon.

Sam Cooke is an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as both a singer and composer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and …

Samuel Cooke was an American soul singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "...

Sam Cooke, the son of Reverend Charles Cook, Sr., (a Baptist minister) and Annie May Cook was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1933. He had …

Sep 29, 2024 · On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

Mar 29, 2025 · Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, you have probably heard Sam Cooke’s music before. He was an incredibly influential and talented soul artist. There’s a reason why he is often …