Sam Cooke invented soul music as we know it. His transition from successful gospel singer to one of the world’s most influential pop icons was one of popular music’s truly seismic events.

Sam Cooke was inspired to write 'A Change is Gonna Come' after hearing 'Blowin' in the Wind'. 40 years later, Dylan covered ...

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In a few short years, Sam’s songs and vocal technique influenced so many of the upcoming generation of stars. The late and truly great Sam Cooke was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 22 ...

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MARSHALL, TX (KTAL/KMSS) — The ‘Music of Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come Tour’ staring multi-award winning singer-songwriter, Bradd Marquis kicks off in Texas on January 18.

According to one of his most popular songs, Sam Cooke didn’t know much about history. However, history proves the legend to be quite impactful in the entertainment industry, the focus of a five ...

18 at New Fellowship Church of Fort Worth to discuss Cooke’s musical and cultural legacy. The hourlong session is followed by a concert, “The Music of Sam Cooke,” at 7:30 p.m. Jan.