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Which US soul singer was shot dead in 1964 aged 33?

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Which US soul singer was shot dead in 1964 aged 33?
posted May 27, 2016 by anonymous

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The US Singer Sam Cooke was shot dead in 1964 aged 33. Influential as both a singer and composer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music.

answer May 31, 2016 by Andy Quirós
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