Sam Cooke

Samuel Cooke was an American soul 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.

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Who was born first?

• Sam Cooke and Koichi Sugiyama were born the same year
• Sam Cooke and Leslie Bricusse were born the same year
• Sam Cooke and Marla Gibbs were born the same year
• Sam Cooke and Jerry Herman were born the same year
• Sam Cooke and Sofia Gubaidulina were born the same year

Timeline

1. Jerry HermanJuly 10, 1931 – December 26, 2019
2. Koichi SugiyamaApril 11, 1931 – September 30, 2021
3. Leslie BricusseJanuary 29, 1931 – October 19, 2021
4. Marla GibbsJune 14, 1931 – present
5. Sam Cooke (this page)January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964
6. Sofia GubaidulinaOctober 24, 1931 – March 13, 2025

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