(1931-1964) Inducted 1986 – first class of inductees Known as the King of Soul Began as gospel...
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(1931-1964) Inducted 1986 – first class of inductees Known as the King of Soul Began as gospel singer Versatile singer Participated in Civil Rights Movement
The Soul Stirrers Began career with gospel group The Soul Stirrers Released first pop single as “Dale Cooke” so as not to jeopardize his position in the gospel community Continued to utilize gospel as an influence in his pop career
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( ) Inducted 1986 first class of inductees Known as the King of
Soul Began as gospel singer Versatile singer Participated in Civil
Rights Movement One of the first artists to venture into the
business side of music Released posthumously on December 22, 1964
Inspired by various events in Cookes personal life Became an anthem
of the American Civil Rights Movement The Soul Stirrers Began
career with gospel group The Soul Stirrers Released first pop
single as Dale Cooke so as not to jeopardize his position in the
gospel community Continued to utilize gospel as an influence in his
pop career Produced records for other singers Founded own
publishing company (Kags Music) Launched a record label in 1961
(SAR/Derby) Helped fellow artists make the transition from gospel
to pop
