(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have left a lasting impact on the world of music like Sam Cooke. Dubbed the “King of Soul,” ...

According to The Boston Globe associate editor Renée Graham, his politics and popularity made Cooke a target. “Elvis believed ...

Join Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton for a bold re-examination of the music of the ’60s ... and historical origins of songs by Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling ...

Twistin' had been Sam Cooke's biggest UK hit of the sixties ... The church's loss was our gain. His mellifluous style became one of the cornerstones of soul, and much imitated - just listen ...