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Sam Cooke

Jan 22, 1931 - Dec 11, 1964 (33 years old) in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

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

Known For

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The Steve Allen Show
Self - Singer
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The Dick Clark Show
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General Electric Theater
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Self (archive footage)
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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
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The Wrecking Crew
Self - Singer (archive footage)
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
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Sam Cooke: Legend
Self (archive footage)
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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Self (archive footage)
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When the Music's Over
Self (archive footage)

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