Samuel Cooke[5] (né Cook; January 22, 1931 [6] – December 11, 1964) [5] was an American soul singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is …

6 days ago · Sam 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 …

Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Sam 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."

Mar 29, 2025 · Cooke was found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest at a motel in Los Angeles. The motel manager, one Bertha Franklin, said she had shot the singer in self-defense.

Mar 18, 2025 · Sam Cooke, often recognized as the father of soul music, emerged as a powerful voice in the music industry during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born Samuel Cook in Clarksdale, …

Dec 1, 2025 · Sam Cooke stands as one of the most influential vocalists in music history, blending gospel roots with soul, R&B, and pop sensibilities that transformed American music forever. His …

1 day ago · Early Morning Events on December 11, 1964 On the night of December 10 into December 11, 1964, soul singer Sam Cooke was shot and killed at age 33 in Los Angeles. Cooke, a major …

Sam Cooke was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was one of eight children of Charles Cook Sr., a Baptist minister. When Sam sang as a little boy in church, everyone made note …

2 days ago · Executive summary Police and coroner records from the night of December 11, 1964 concluded that Sam Cooke was shot and killed at the Hacienda Motel in Sout...

Dec 10, 2024 · Thankfully, in the decades since his death, Sam Cooke’s legacy has far transcended his ignominious passing. Wolff cites Cooke as the great-grandfather of today’s industry-savvy conscious...