Soul
Sam Cooke
King of Soul, smooth vocalist, civil rights activist
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Biography
King of Soul, smooth vocalist, civil rights activist
Influence
Pioneered soul music, influenced countless vocalists
Gear
Vocals
Guitar
Piano
Fun Fact
First African-American to own his own record label
Quick Facts
Country
United States
Genre
Soul
Era
1931-1964
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