Mississippi Blues Trail – Sam Cooke

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Sam Cooke - The Mississippi Blues Trail

The golden voice of Sam Cooke thrilled and enchanted millions of listeners on the hit recordings “You Send Me,” “Shake,” “A Change is Gonna Come,” “Chain Gang,” and many more. Cooke’s captivating blend of gospel, blues, pop, and rhythm & blues made him a pioneer of the genre that became known as soul music in the 1960s. Cooke was born in Clarksdale on January 22, 1931.

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Address:
347 Issaquena Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614

Website:
http://www.msbluestrail.org/blues-trail-markers/sam-cooke