Artist artifact

Soul

Sam Cooke

King of Soul, smooth vocalist, civil rights activist

Biography

King of Soul, smooth vocalist, civil rights activist

Influence

Pioneered soul music, influenced countless vocalists

Historical context

King of Soul, smooth vocalist, civil rights activist Pioneered soul music, influenced countless vocalists First African-American to own his own record label

Associated instruments

  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Piano

Specimen note

First African-American to own his own record label