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Bookmark or Share- Sam Cooke - WikipediaSam Cooke was born Samuel Cook in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in 1931 (he added the "e" to his last name in 1957 to signify a new start to his life). [11] [12] He was the fifth of eight children of Rev. Charles Cook, a Baptist minister in the Church of Christ (Holiness), and the former Annie Mae Carroll.
- Sam Cooke | Biography, Music, & Facts | BritannicaSam 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 period. His songs ranged from the ethereal ‘You Send Me’ to the anthemic ‘A Change Is Gonna Come.’
- Sam Cooke - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSam Cooke (January 22, 1931–December 11, 1964) was an American soul singer and songwriter. He was born Sam Cook but later changed the spelling of his name. He was very important and influential in the beginning of soul music.
- Sam Cooke - Death, Songs & Albums - BiographySam 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 Cooke - New World EncyclopediaSam Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964) was a popular and influential American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, as well as songwriter and entrepreneur. Indeed, musicians and critics today recognize him as one of the originators of soul music and among the most influential singers in postwar American popular music.
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