A guitarist and singer, Womack was a long-established composer and guitarist before Benson put his signature style on the cut. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Cooke was discovered by soul singer Sam ...

Their signature tune “Soul Man” scored a Grammy ... he was approached to replace Sam Cooke in the Soul Stirrers, but quickly turned down the invitation after seeing a performance by R&B ...

While friends and family – including fellow soul singer Sam Cooke – encouraged Moore to continue singing gospel, Moore had other ideas after seeing Jackie Wilson play at a local club ...

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Archie," said Moore. Moore's music career began in gospel groups. In 1957, he was set to replace the great Sam Cooke in "The Soul Stirrers." "And I was supposed to leave Monday and go to Chicago ...

By Roy Trakin Sam Moore, who with with partner Dave Prater ... once reportedly turned down an offer to replace a departing Sam Cooke in The Soul Stirrers. Moore and Prater, who was also an ...

Archie," said Moore. Moore's music career began in gospel groups. In 1957, he was set to replace the great Sam Cooke in "The Soul Stirrers." "And I was supposed to leave Monday and go to Chicago ...

In 1956 he was offered a place in the Soul Stirrers when Sam Cooke left, but turned the chance down. Soon afterwards he was caught with a carload of prostitutes and sentenced to 18 months in prison.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Minnesota Vikings v Los Angeles Rams / Christian Petersen/GettyImages The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold to serve as a stopgap ...