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Sam Cooke (Soul Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Birthday
*** ,1931
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Death day
December 11, 1964 (33 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
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Celebrities born on January 22
Born in 1931
Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi
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Sam Cooke
Samuel Cook, known by his stage name Sam Cooke, is an American singer, songwriter and businessman. Considered a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is often called the "King of Soul" for his distinctive voice, notable contributions to the genre, and attention. Cooke was born in Mississippi and then moved to Chicago with his family as a child, where he started singing as a child and joined Soul Stirrers as lead singer in the 1950s. Active solo in 1957 , Cooke has released a series of popular songs including "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Cupid", "Wonderful World", "Chain Gang", "Twistin 'the Night Away", "Take it home for me "and" Good Times ". During his eight-year career, Cooke released 29 top-40 singles on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, as well as 20 Top Ten singles on the Billboard Black Singles chart.
Birth nameSamuel Cook
Also known asDale Cook
BornJanuary 22, 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 1964, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresSoul, gospel, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, civil rights activist
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Years active1951–1964
LabelsABKCO, Specialty, Keen, RCA
Associated actsOtis Redding, The Highway Q.C.'s, The Soul Stirrers, J. W. Alexander, Lou Rawls, Bobby Womack

About Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke

Soul Singer Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States (He dies at the age of 33, on December 11, 1964).

Among the songs he wrote are"A Change Is Gonna Come,""Wonderful World", and"You Send Me".

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Sam Cooke before becoming famous

Sam Cooke was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1931 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Goat (羊).

He grew up singing gospel music with his siblings. He had one of his first major gigs with The Soul Stirrers.

Achievement of Sam Cooke

He was thirty-three years old when he was shot and killed in the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California.

Sam Cooke's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke

He married Dolores Mohawk on October 19, 1953, and wedded Barbara Campbell on October 9, 1959.

Sam Cooke on Social Media

Sam Cooke on Facebook: @SamCooke.

Sam Cooke Collabed with

Many musicians who came after him, like R&B Singer Stevie Wonder, were affected by his influence on soul music.

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Sam Cooke Income & Net worth

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Sam Cooke Height and Weight

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Latest information about Sam Cooke updated on March 10 2023.