Sam Cooke
Soul Singer

Sam Cooke Net Worth

Sam Cooke was a legendary singer-songwriter and entrepreneur born on January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, MS. He is best known for his iconic songs "A Change is Gonna Come," "Wonderful World," and "You Send Me." His music has been influential in the civil rights movement and continues to be celebrated today.
Sam Cooke is a member of Soul Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 22, 1931
Birth Place Clarksdale, MS
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 11, 1964 (age 33)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

About

Singer-songwriter and Entrepreneur who sang "A Change is Gonna Come," "Wonderful World," and "You Send Me."

Before Fame

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

Trivia

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

Family Life

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

Associated With

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

Some Sam Cooke images

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