Famous Black Gospel Singers

Birthdate: January 22, 1931

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Died: December 11, 1964

The King of Soul Sam Cooke is best remembered for his hits A Change is Gonna Come, You Send Me, and Wonderful World. He began singing gospel as a child and later joined The Soul Stirrers. He was shot and killed by a motel manager in Los Angeles. 

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