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American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)

For other people named Sam Cooke, see Sam Cooke (disambiguation).

Musical artist

Samuel Cooke^[5] (born Samuel Cook; January 22, 1931^[6]  – December 11, 1964)^[5] 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 contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music.^[7] During his eight-year career, Cooke released 29 singles that charted in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as 20 singles in the Top 10 of Billboard'sBlack Singles chart.

In 1964, he was shot and killed by the manager of a motel in Los Angeles.^[8] After an inquest and investigation, the courts ruled Cooke's death to be a justifiable homicide.^[9] His family has since questioned the circumstances of his death.

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