When and where was Sam Cooke born?
Samuel Cook arrived in Clarksdale, Mississippi, on the 22nd of January 1931. He was the fifth child born to Reverend Charles Cook and Annie Mae Carroll.
Questions about Sam Cooke
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What records did Sam Cooke release under an alias before joining Keen Records?
Cooke released Lovable in 1956 using the alias Dale Cook while working at Specialty Records. Art Rupe gave permission for Cooke to record secular tracks under his real name after he left that label.
How many weeks did You Send Me stay at number one on the Billboard charts?
You Send Me reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart for six weeks. It also topped the pop chart for three weeks.
Who managed Kags Music starting in 1963?
Allen Klein managed Kags Music starting in 1963 under a five-year contract. A holding company named Tracey Ltd owned by Klein produced Cooke's recordings.
Where did police find Sam Cooke dead on the 11th of December 1964?
Police found Sam Cooke dead at the Hacienda Motel on the 11th of December 1964. The location sat at 91st Street and South Figueroa Avenue in Los Angeles.
When was Sam Cooke funeral service held and where did it take place?
The event took place at A.R. Leak Funeral Home in Chicago on the 18th of December 1964. Two hundred thousand fans lined up for four city blocks during the service.