January 22, 1931-December 11, 1964. Sam Cooke, the son of Reverend Charles Cooke, Sr., (a Baptist minister) and Annie May Cooke was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1933. He had four brothers and three sisters -Willie, Charles Jr., L.C., David, Hattie, Mary and Agnes. Sam graduated from Wendell Phillips High School in 1948, where he distinguished himself as an "A" student as well as being voted "most likely to succeed". During his formative years, Sam, together with his brothers Charles Jr., L.C. and si… read more
January 22, 1931-December 11, 1964. Sam Cooke, the son of Reverend Charles Cooke, Sr., (a Baptist minister) and Annie May Cooke was born January 22,… read more
January 22, 1931-December 11, 1964. Sam Cooke, the son of Reverend Charles Cooke, Sr., (a Baptist minister) and Annie May Cooke was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The… read more
Samuel Cooke (born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi; died December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) was a popular and influential American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop, songwriter and singer, recognized as one of the true founders of soul music. Often referred to as The King of Soul, Cooke had 29 Top 40 hits in the U.S. between 1957 and 1964 including major hits You Send Me, A Change Is Gonna Come, Chain Gang and Wonderful World. Cooke was also among the first modern black performers and composers to attend to the business side of his musical career, he founded bot… read more
Samuel Cooke (born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi; died December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) was a popular and influential American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop, son… read more
Samuel Cooke (born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi; died December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) was a popular and influential American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop, songwriter and singer, recognized as one of the … read more