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Sam Cooke | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica

Sam Cooke, American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, was a major figure in the history of popular music and one of the most ...

Sam Cooke - | Songwriters Hall of Fame

Sam Cooke, the son of Reverend Charles Cook, Sr., (a Baptist minister) and Annie May Cook was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Sam Cooke - Wikipedia

Samuel Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, ...

10 Things You Didn't Know About Sam Cooke

1. It's been said of Sam Cooke, that he was blues-born and church-bred. He was born Samuel Cook, in the bosom of the Delta ...

Sam Cooke - Biography - IMDb

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 ...

Sam Cooke - Concord

Sam Cooke (1931-1964) was arguably the most influential of all soul singers. Elements of his unique style reverberate through pop, rock, soul, blues, gospel, ...

Sam Cooke - Death, Songs & Albums - Biography (Bio.)

Sometimes called the father of soul music, singer Sam Cooke first reached the top of the charts in 1957 with "You Send Me." A string of pop and ...

Celebrating Black History: Sam Cooke - Westbury Arts

“Sam Cooke was the most important soul singer in history — he was also the inventor of soul music, and its most popular and beloved performer in both the black ...

Sam Cooke | ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.

The son of Reverend Charles Cook, Sr, a Baptist minister and Annie May Cook, Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, ...

Sam Cooke Facts for Kids

Sam Cooke was an American singer and songwriter. Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time.

Sam Cooke wrote 'A Change Is Gonna Come' because of ... - CBS 42

Sam Cooke, his brother, his wife Barbara, and his manager were ... Information. © 1998 - 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. ✕

Soul-Stirring Facts About Sam Cooke, The King Of Soul - Factinate

From defining one genre to completely revolutionizing another one, he changed the music world forever. Sadly, his rise to stardom was as inspiring as it was ...

Sam Cooke: African American Singer - Black History in America

Sam Cooke was the most important soul singer in history, along with being the inventor of soul music, African American singer Sam Cooke was the most popular ...

Sam Cooke | Biography, Songs & Death - Study.com

Sam Cooke (1931-1964) was an American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Father of soul music," he is considered one of ...

Sam Cooke facts: Songs, Civil Rights work and the tragic death of ...

Sam Cooke was married twice, the first time to singer/dancer Dolores 'Dee Dee Mohawk' Elizabeth Milligan Cook, from 1953 till they divorced in ...

Sam Cooke | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

In 1956, Sam Cooke released his first pop song, “Lovable,” under the name Dale Cooke so as not to alienate the gospel following he'd amassed in his five years ...

Sam Cooke - The Fashion and Race Database™

Sam Cooke was, arguably, the ... Help The Fashion and Race Database safeguard inclusive, factual history by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign.

Sam Cooke - Biography, Songs, Albums, Discography & Facts

Sam Cooke was an American singer, songwriter, and businessman. Cooke is known as the “King of Soul” for his distinctive vocals, considerable contributions to ...

Sam Cooke - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

Samuel Cooke was born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, but grew up in Chicago, Illinois. His father was a Baptist minister, and Sam was ...

Sam Cooke (1931-1964) • - Blackpast

He was also the first African American popular singer to manage his own record label (SAR). Cooke's label, which he formed while still in his ...