Sam Cooke – $650,000
Greatest Hits: Chain Gang, Wonderful World, A Change is Gonna Come
Sam Cooke was a businessperson and singer that would also include songwriting in his varied professional portfolio. The gentleman would soon be recognized as the “King of Soul” thanks to his amazing voice and popular music. His youth was filled with many performances and he would head The Soul Stirrers prior to launching his solo career. Cooke collaborated with other greats such as Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, and Aretha Franklin. His contributions to American music are unfounded.
Sam Cooke
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