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The Music of Sam Cooke – The King of Soul starring Bradd Marquis
A fantastic new show depicting the life and music of one of America’s most iconic and talented performers, the Legendary Sam Cooke. A rip roaring soulful performance brought to you alongside a live big band.
Sam Cooke became the most important Soul singer in history. He was also the inventor of soul
music and the most popular and beloved performer of his time. Cooke bridged the gap
between black and white audiences and crossed generations. He is commonly known as The
King of Soul for his distinctive vocal abilities and influence on the modern world of music. Sam Cooke appealed to everyone. He pioneered soul by melding elements of R&B, Gospel and Pop into a sound that was new and still coalescing at the time. His pioneering contributions to soul music led to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and popularized the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown.
This world premiere concert features the greatest hits from the Legend of Soul including “You
Send Me”, “Only Sixteen”, “Cupid”, “Chain Gang”, “Twistin the Night Away”, “A Change is
Gonna Come”, “Wonderful World” to name a few. Beginning with the gospel music that formed
the foundation of Sam Cooke’s career, and spanning his success as a pop star, its pure magic
from beginning to end. He is “Forever Mr. Soul”.
