In this interview on American Bandstand from April 4th, 1964, with American Bandstand host Dick Clark and Sam Cooke, Cooke explains why he left “spiritual” music for pop. At thirty seconds into the interview Cooke offers an honest explanation. Born …
How The Soul Stirrers’ gospel laid the foundation for rock and soul – by Robert M. Marovich
The Soul Stirrers and the Rock of Salvation By Robert M. Marovich The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan was flush with rock and roll royalty. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards mingled with Stevie Wonder and producer Phil Spector. Gazing around the …