Sam Cooke

| 22 Jan 1931 | Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

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Death date: 11 Dec 1964

Biography

Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. Wikipedia