Artist Bio:
Sam Cooke was an influential American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who was born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He began his music career as a member of the gospel group, the Soul Stirrers, before transitioning to a successful solo career in the late 1950s. Cooke is often referred to as the "King of Soul" for his smooth and emotive vocal delivery that helped shape the sound of soul music in the 1960s.
Throughout his career, Cooke released numerous hit songs, including "You Send Me," "Cupid," and "A Change is Gonna Come." He was also a trailblazer in the music industry as one of the first African American artists to have ownership and control over his own record label. Tragically, Cooke's life was cut short at the age of 33 when he was shot and killed under mysterious circumstances in Los Angeles on December 11, 1964. Despite his untimely death, Sam Cooke's music continues to be celebrated and his influence on soul and popular music remains significant to this day.
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