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Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke (full name Samuel Cook; January 22, 1931 — December 11, 1964) was an American vocalist who stood at the origins of soul music. According to Allmusic, Sam Cooke is "the most important singer in the history of soul music — its inventor and most popular and adored performer, and not only among black people but also among white people."