Person

Sam Cooke

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. During his eight-year career, Cooke released 29 singl…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
January 22nd, 1931
Died
December 11th, 1964
Genres
Labels
Castle Communications
London Records
RCA
Camden
Specialty Records
Last updated: October 26th, 2016