Pioneering soul singer Sam Cooke, also dubbed the “King Of Soul,” was murdered under curious circumstances on December 11, 1964 -- a case which remains under heavy scrutiny to this day.

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CHICAGO– The city of Chicago is honoring soul and gospel singer, Sam Cooke, with his own street. Cooke is originally from Mississippi, but moved to Chicago at a young age. He started off as a gospel singer but began making rhythm and blues music including his hits “You Send Me” and “A Change Gon Come.” […]