Sam Cooke
Birthday: 1931-01-22
Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Biography: Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. Wikipedia
Movies
The Wrecking Crew
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a ba...
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Sam Cooke: Legend
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barrie...
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When the Music's Over
Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost....
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life...
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa ...
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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one...
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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating his...
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