Sam Cooke – soul-R&B singer/songwriter/musician – native of Clarksdale, MS – referred to as – The King of Soul – hits include – Chain Gang – Wonderful World – Twistin’ The Night Away – You Send Me – posthumous awards include – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Songwriters Hall of Fame – Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award – (1/22/1931 – 12/11/1964)