Sam Cooke (1931-1964), hailed as the "King of Soul," was a singer, songwriter and activist who significantly transformed soul music. Between 1956 and 1964, he charted 29 Top 40 pop singles and 20 Top Ten R&B singles. Cooke's promising career was abruptly ended when he was fatally shot in 1964.Read the full newsletter >28 Days of Black History is our free, month-long series where we celebrate stories of Black leaders and their impact on arts, culture, and society. Look for "Black Histor...