Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Nacimiento : 1931-01-22, Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Muerte : 1964-12-11

Historia

Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. Wikipedia

Perfil

Sam Cooke

Películas

ReMastered: Los dos asesinatos de Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
La voz de Sam Cooke hacía vibrar las fibras más íntimas del alma y se alzaba a favor de los derechos civiles. ¿Por eso murió tan joven?
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Himself (archive)
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Answering separate reports of a shooting and of a kidnapping at the motel, police found Cooke's body, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes but no shirt, pants or underwear. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, which was later determined to have pierced his heart. The motel's manager, Bertha Franklin, said she had shot Cooke in self-defense after he broke into her office residence and attacked her. Her account was immediately questioned and disputed by acquaintances.
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Self (Archived Footage)
In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating his gospel fans by embracing "the devil's music." Instead, he set in motion a chain of events that altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
Sam Cooke: Legend
Himself
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.
When the Music's Over
Self (archive footage)
Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.