A new picture book, based on Sam Cooke’s iconic anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come” is set to publish this year via Little Bee Books. Take a sneak peek at the illustrations by Nikkolas Smith here!

MARSHALL, TX (KTAL/KMSS) — The ‘Music of Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come Tour’ staring multi-award winning singer-songwriter, Bradd Marquis kicks off in Texas on January 18. ‘Marquis ...

When Sam Cooke topped the US R&B and pop charts on July 11, 1964 with 'Good Times,' he was only 33. Within five months, his life was over.

This documentary tells the story of the short but influential life of Sam Cooke.

One of the great singers and songwriters of all time, Sam Cooke was killed 60 years ago this month. It's also the 60th anniversary of his greatest song.

THE MUSIC OF SAM COOKE Comes To Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall The panel discussion will take place at New Fellowship Church of Fort Worth on Saturday, January 18 at 2pm.

Sam Cooke’s anthem “A Change is Gonna Come” was released in 1964 as racial tensions were at an all time high — especially in the South.

Sam Cooke’s masterpiece “A Change Is Gonna Come” traces its roots to Durham, North Carolina. The song was anthem of Civil Rights Movement.

After leaving the group, Cooke signed with Keen Records in 1957 and went on to write and record the No. 1 hit “ You Send Me,” along with “Only Sixteen” and “Wonderful World,” “Win ...

Cooke only performed the song live once. Right before the song was to be released as a single, he was shot to death at a hotel in Los Angeles. He was 33 years old.