Sam Cooke, a legendary figure in American music, is honored with a blues marker located in front of the New Roxy Theatre at 363 Issaquena Avenue in Clarksdale, Mississippi. This marker commemorates his significant contributions to the evolution of soul and rhythm and blues. Notably, the marker stands in close proximity to his birthplace at 2303 7th Street, Clarksdale, MS, highlighting the deep roots of his musical journey within this vibrant blues community.
Sam Cooke Blues Marker – Clarksdale MS
