Sam Cooke
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1931-01-22 - 1964-12-11
Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Also Known As: Samuel Cook, Samuel Cooke
Biography
Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music.
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Known For
1962The Merv Griffin Show
1948The Ed Sullivan Show
1957American Bandstand
1956The Steve Allen Show
1958The Dick Clark Show
1964Shindig!
1953General Electric Theater
2022Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2008The Wrecking Crew
1990Death In Hollywood
2014Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2019ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
1983When the Music's Over
2010Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2003