Artist Bio:
Sam Cooke was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He is considered one of the pioneers of soul music and is best known for his smooth and emotive voice. Cooke began his music career as a member of the gospel group The Soul Stirrers before transitioning to secular music in the late 1950s. He achieved great success with hits like "You Send Me," "A Change Is Gonna Come," and "Cupid."
In addition to his musical talents, Cooke was also a savvy businessman who founded his own record label and publishing company. He was a major influence on many artists who came after him, including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye. 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. Despite his untimely death, his music continues to inspire and influence generations of musicians.
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