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

Question

Recorded and released on the American Pie album in 1971, the single was a number-one US hit for four weeks in 1972. In the UK, the single reached No. 2 on its original 1972 release and a reissue in 1991 reached No. 12. The song was listed as the No. 5 song on the RIAA project Songs of the Century. The song was covered by Madonna in 2000 and reached No. 1 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

Answer 1

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.