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Sam Cooke

Birth name Samuel Cook[1]

Also known as Dale Cooke

Born January 22, 1931(1931-01-22)

Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.

Origin Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Died December 11, 1964 (aged 33)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Genres R&B, soul, gospel, pop

Occupations Singer-songwriter, entrepreneur

Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar

Years active 1950--1964

Labels Specialty, Keen, RCA

Associated acts The Soul Stirrers

Bobby Womack

Johnnie Taylor

Samuel Cook[1] (January 22, 1931 -- December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. He is commonly known as The King of Soul for his unmatched vocal abilities and impact and influence on the modern world of music. His contribution in pioneering Soul music led to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and popularizing the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown.