Fame, Motels And A Midnight Shooting – Sam Cooke’s Last Night On Earth | Soul & R&B Mysteries #2

Sam Cooke was only thirty-three when a single gunshot ended the life of the King of Soul in a $3-a-night motel. This Sam Cooke story explores how a man who revolutionized music and fought for ownership met such a tragic end. While the world remembers Sam Cooke for his legendary voice, the mystery of his final moments at the Hacienda Motel remains. As the King of Soul, he paved the way for future artists, yet he died alone and half-naked. Even today, the King of Soul lives on through his music. His masterpiece, A Change Is Gonna Come, became an anthem for a movement. We still listen to A Change Is Gonna Come to find hope in dark times. Though he is gone, A Change Is Gonna Come continues to resonate. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. #untoldstory #samcooke #celebritylife