Sam Cooke was one of the most famous singers of his time. He was an icon and a civil rights revolutionary. His power made him a target. So when he was murdered at age 33, conspiracy theories abounded. Was it the FBI? Was it the mob? Who else could have benefited from such a promising life cut so short?
1. That impersonation of Ashley Simpson is A+
2. Back then, black artists could not sing secular music and gospel. Just wasn't allowed. Ray Charles also took a lot of of gospel songs and turned them rock.
3. Patrick, I'm terribly disappointed that you didn't know Sam Cooke before this. But I'm glad your mind has now been exposed.