| First Name |
Sam
|
| Last Name |
Cooke
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| Full Name at Birth |
Samuel Cook
|
| Alternative Name |
Dale Cook, Samuel Cook, Sam Cooke
|
| Age |
33 (age at death) years
|
| Birthday |
22nd January, 1931
|
| Birthplace |
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
|
| Died |
11th December, 1964
|
| Place of Death |
Hacienda Motel, Los Angeles, California, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Killed by Bertha Franklin under mysterious circumstances
|
| Buried |
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
|
| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Black
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Christian
|
| Ethnicity |
Black
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
Dunbar High School
|
| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, civil rights activist
|
| Occupation |
Singer
|
| Claim to Fame |
Hits: 'You Send Me', 'A Change Is Gonna Come', 'Cupid'
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Soul, Gospel, Rhythm And Blues, R&B
|
| Music Genre |
R&B, Religious
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| Year(s) Active |
1951–1964
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| Music Style |
Soul, Early R&B, Gospel, Black Gospel, Religious
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| Music Mood |
Elegant, Confident, Joyous, Passionate, Relaxed, Carefree, Cheerful, Gentle, Romantic, Smooth, Soothing, Earnest, Stylish, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Happy, Refined/Mannered, Sweet, Plaintive, Energetic
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| Instrument |
Vocals
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Guitar
|
| Record Label |
Specialty, Keen, RCA, ABKCO
|
| Associated Acts |
The Singing Children, The Highway Q.C.'s, The Soul Stirrers, J. W. Alexander, Lou Rawls, Bobby Womack, Otis Redding, The Highway Q.C.'s
|
Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, notable contributions to the genre and high significance in popular music.
