Sam Cooke was the stage name of Samuel Cook, an American singer-songwriter who was born on January 22, 1903. Cooke was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, but when he was a young lad, his family moved to Chicago. As a young child, he started singing there, and in the 1950s, he became the main vocalist for the Soul Stirrers.
Charles Cook, a preacher in the Church of Christ, and his wife Annie Mae had five children total; Samuel Cook being the fifth. Cooke is sometimes referred to as the “King of Soul” for his unique singing style, significant contributions to the genre, and importance in popular music. He is regarded as a pioneer and one of the best soul musicians of all time.
Gospel singer R. H. Harris founded and signed the Soul Stirrers to Specialty Records; in 1950, Cooke took over as the group’s lead vocalist. Cooke was present when they recorded “Jesus Gave Me Water,” their debut song, in 1951.
Cooke was fatally shot in 1964 by the manager of a Los Angeles motel. The courts decided that Cooke’s death was a justified homicide after an inquiry and inquest.
Who inherited Sam Cooke’s money and estate?
The funds are currently under the hands of attorney Carl McMahon. Estate planners John Silvaggio & McMahon suggested Andrea Cooke set up a trust in one of the cases in 2008 to safeguard the income, “give Cooke income for life, and the balance to her daughter.”
