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Sam Cooke was more than a musician – he was an inspiration and innovator. Sam made history.
Born Sam Cook in Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1931. Raised in Chicago with his seven brothers and sisters by Reverend Charles and Mother Annie Mae Cook. Sam later added the “e” to his last name. Father of Soul Music. One of the first African American artists to own publishing companies and a record label.
Wrote, sang, and/or produced 25 of his 34 top 40 hits like CUPID, YOU SEND ME, ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT, TWISTIN' THE NIGHT to name a few.
Wrote the song recognized as the anthem for the Civil Rights Movement, A CHANGE IS GONNA COME.
Shot and killed, at the age of 33, in a $3 motel December 11, 1964. No official investigation was ever done.
Not long after his death, all of his publishing & record label entities were sold.
OFFICIAL SAM COOKE WEBSITE
www.samcooke.com
www.ourunclesam.com
