Sam should be credited for not only bringing sexuality to gospel music, but charging his rock 'n' roll with gospel sensibilities, Guralnick contends. "The Lord gave you a voice to sing to make people ...

Twist the night away with the stories and music of the King of Soul, Sam Cooke! Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and civil rights activist, Cooke fused soul and pop, pioneering the sound for future ...

Legendary soul artist Sam Cooke got his start performing with the Soul Stirrers in Pine Bluff. Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was born on Jan. 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Miss., to ...

The Music of Sam Cooke starring Bradd Marquis: A fantastic new show depicting the life and music of one of America’s most iconic and talented performers, the Legendary Sam Cooke. A rip-roaring soulful ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Sam Cooke has been called the most famous soul singer in history. During the Civil Rights Movement, he was loved by both Black and Caucasian communities. But did you know ...

Without the late Sam Cooke, there really is no modern R&B. Without his multi-faceted talents as a performer, vocalist, songwriter and behind-the-scenes entrepreneur, it’s difficult to imagine ...