Sam Cooke

January 5, 2024
Soul Singer

Quick Facts

Sam Cooke
Full Name Sam Cooke
Occupation Soul Singer
Date Of Birth Jan 22, 1931(1931-01-22)
Age 93
Date Of Death Dec 11, 1964 (33 age)
Birthplace Clarksdale
Country United States
Birth City Mississippi
Horoscope Aquarius

Sam Cooke Biography

Name Sam Cooke
Birthday Jan 22
Birth Year 1931
Place Of Birth Clarksdale
Home Town Mississippi
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aquarius

Sam Cooke is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States. Singer-songwriter and entrepreneur who sang “A Change is Gonna Come,” “Wonderful World,” and “You Send Me.”

His influence in soul music inspired artists several artists that came after him, including Stevie Wonder.

He married Dolores Mohawk in October 19, 1953 and then later remarried to Barbara Campbell on October 9, 1959.

Sam Cooke Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Soul Singer
House Living in own house.

Sam Cooke is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sam Cooke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He grew up singing gospel music with his siblings. One of his first big gigs was with The Soul Stirrers.

When he was thirty-three, he was shot and killed at the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 feet 7 inches

Sam Cooke height 5 feet 7 inches Sam weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sam Cooke Dating?

According to our records, Sam Cooke is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Sam Cooke’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sam Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sam Cooke celebrates birthday on January 22 of every year.

Why was Sam Cooke shot?

Cooke, the iconic, 33-year-old activist and business mogul from Chicago was murdered December 11, 1964 at a seedy Los Angeles motel after allegedly being robbed by a 22-year-old woman , later said to be a call girl.

What is Sam Cooke's most famous song?

  • 8. “ Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha”
  • 7. “ Cupid” …
  • 6. “( Ain’t That) Good News”
  • 5. “ Having A Party” …
  • 4. “ Twistin’ The Night Away”
  • 3. “ A Change Is Gonna Come” …
  • 2. “ Little Red Rooster”
  • 1. “ Summertime”

What happen to Sam Cooke?

On December 11, 1964, in response to a reported shooting, officers of the Los Angeles Police Department were dispatched to the Hacienda Motel, where they found musician Sam Cooke dead on the office floor, shot three times in the chest by the motel’s manager, Bertha Franklin.

Why is Sam Cooke important?

Sam Cooke was the most important soul singer in history, along with being the inventor of soul music , African American singer Sam Cooke was the most popular and beloved performer in both the black and white communities during his times.

How old is Linda Cooke Womack?

69 years (April 25, 1953)

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