Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke was a rhythm and blues musician who broke through in the late fifties. He was phenomenally popular, with numerous hit singles, You Send Me being a chart-topper. He had two hit albums. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is in the R&B Hall of Fame. He was a charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.