Artist Bio:
Sam Cooke was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who was born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He is considered one of the pioneers and most influential figures in soul music. Cooke began his career as a gospel singer with the Soul Stirrers before transitioning to secular music in the late 1950s. He achieved major success with hits such as "You Send Me," "Cupid," and "Chain Gang."
In addition to his music career, Cooke also founded his own record label, SAR Records, and was known for his activism in the civil rights movement. Tragically, Cooke's life was cut short when he was shot and killed under mysterious circumstances at the young age of 33 on December 11, 1964. Despite his untimely death, Sam Cooke's legacy continues to live on, and he is remembered as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.
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