Artist Bio:
Sam Cooke was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who was born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He is often referred to as the "King of Soul" for his immense influence on the genre. Cooke began his musical career in the 1950s as a member of the gospel group The Soul Stirrers before transitioning to secular music. He achieved great success with hits such as "You Send Me," "Chain Gang," and "A Change is Gonna Come."
In addition to his musical talents, Cooke was a trailblazer in the music industry as one of the first African-American artists to have ownership and control of his own record label. He was also a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, using his platform to advocate for racial equality. Sadly, Cooke's life was tragically cut short when he was shot and killed under mysterious circumstances on December 11, 1964, at the age of 33.
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