About this episode

This episode explores the contributions of Sam Cooke to the rock genre as part of the Heroes of Rock series.

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Sam Cooke. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com .

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim, Patrick

Topics covered

• rock music
• Sam Cooke
• music history
• Heroes of Rock
• pioneers of rock
• music commentary

Keywords

• Sam Cooke
• rock music
• music commentary
• Heroes of Rock
• pioneers
• music history

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Organizations: Apple Podcasts, audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, quartjar, frankmuffin

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