The singer was known for her intimate style, which was inspired by gospel-like songs from artists like Sam Cooke.

Vanessa Crocini; Little Bee Books A new picture book, based on Sam Cooke’s iconic anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come,” is set to publish this fall. PEOPLE can exclusively share the cover of A ...

In his new memoir, J. Geils Band frontman tells a wild tale of recording with Aretha Franklin. Read an exclusive excerpt ...

Songs the likes of Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me,” Nat King Cole ... The song has since featured in a number of movies – notably, Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise – and has broken all kinds ...

This week's crop of new songs also features Carter Faith, Avery Anna, Hailey Whitters with Molly Tuttle, and Ashley Cooke ...

Thin Lizzy's guitarist collapsed; Ray Charles was attacked by a member of his audience; "Brimful of Asha" was No. 1 in the ...

An inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Isley Brothers, Mr. Jasper also had success as a solo artist and producer.

Roberta Flack, legendary singer of "The First Time" & "Killing Me Softly," dies at 88. A true music icon leaves behind an ...