Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke (January 22, 1931–December 11, 1964) was an American soul singer, record producer, dancer

and songwriter. He was born Sam Cook but later changed the spelling of his name. He was very important and influential in the beginning of soul music. He had many hit songs in America. Some of his most famous songs were "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World", and "Bring It on Home to Me".

Cooke started his own record label and publishing company. He was an important part of the Civil Rights Movement, helping African-American people to get civil rights.

 Murder 
Cooke was gunned down by a hotel manageress named Bertha Franklin. She told the police that she shot Cooke in self-defense.Krajick, David. "The Death of Sam Cooke". truTV.com Crime Library. Sam was buried in Glendale, California.

Other websites
Hear Sam Cooke on the Pop Chronicles

References

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