Sam Cooke
American singer-songwriter
Samuel Cooke, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering... Wikipedia
Born: January 22, 1931, Clarksdale, MS
Died: December 11, 1964 (age 33 years), Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Barbara Campbell (m. 1959–1964) and Dolores Mohawk (m. 1953–1957)
Genre: Pop
Children: Linda Womack, Vincent Cooke, and Tracey Cooke