

Sam Cooke, the most influential black pop star of his time, was shot dead at the age of 33 in a seedy motel in South Los Angeles. Uncover the mystery surrounding the death of The King of Soul, civil rights activist, and writer of such songs as "(What a) Wonderful World," "Twistin' the Night Away," and "Chain Gang" who contributed to the rise of the world's best-known soul icons. From Lady You Shot Me! Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from Vision Films. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu

Sam Cooke was a pioneering pop star of the late 1950s and early 60s, known for timeless hits like "You Send Me" and "Cupid," and even quoted by figures like Obama during his presidential campaign. Despite Cooke's immense success and sharp business acumen, his mysterious and violent death in a Los Angeles motel remains controversial, with suspicions of foul play involving his music rights and manager, Alan Klein. Absolute Crime is your go-to channel for the best crime documentaries. Subscribe for your weekly dose of crime shows, serial killers, thieves and prison stories. #TrueCrime #Documentaries #CrimeDocumentaries