Sam Cooke

Samuel 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"... Wikipedia

• Birth name:  Samuel Cook
• Born:  January 22, 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
• Age at death:  33 years
• Origin:  Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
• Died:  December 11, 1964, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Genres:  Soul, R&B, gospel
• Occupation(s):  Singer, songwriter
• Years active:  1951–1964
• Labels:  ABKCO, Specialty, Keen, RCA
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo