Complete Information About Tribute: Sam Cooke in Michigan at The Encore Musical Theatre Company. A trailblazing figure in the world of music, Sam Cooke left an indelible mark on the rhythm and ...

Bradd Marquis will perform his show “Sam Cooke – A Change is Gonna Come” at Universal Preservation Hall on Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at proctors.org.

The Death of Sam Cooke Cooke was found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest at a motel in Los Angeles. The motel manager, one Bertha Franklin, said she had shot the singer in self-defense.

It’s perfect for Sunday mornings, quiet meditations, funeral services, or simply when the world becomes too much. Sam Cooke’s voice doesn’t just sing about peace—it becomes peace.