Artist

Sam Cooke

American singer and songwriter, “King of Soul”

Chicago, United States · 1931 – 1964

Sam Cooke is a musician from Chicago, United States, active 1931–1964. Their discography on Gatefold includes 24 records. They also recorded with The Soul Stirrers.

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Albums tracked

208

In collections

1931

Since

2 projects · 208 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

Sam Cooke (born 22 January 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA - died December 11, 1964, Los Angeles, California, USA) was an American gospel/R&B/soul/pop singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He is recognized as one of the founders of soul music and one of the most important singers in soul music history. Details about his death are still in dispute; official police records state he was killed by a gunshot.
In 1961, he founded. The label folded after his death.
Younger brother of Charles Cook (who co-wrote Chain Gang) and elder brother of L.C. Cook.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 (Performer).
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987.

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