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On December 11, 1964, the world lost one of its most influential and beloved voices. Sam Cooke - the soul pioneer behind You Send Me, Chain Gang, and the Civil Rights anthem A Change Is Gonna Come - was found dead at the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles. The official story claimed it was a “justifiable homicide.” But decades later, the circumstances remain clouded by unanswered questions, missing evidence, and contradictions in testimony.

In this episode of Dead Notes, we revisit Cooke’s final hours, explore the key figures involved, and uncover the historical forces - from racism to music industry politics - that shaped the aftermath. It’s a story about more than one man’s death. It’s about the struggle for dignity, truth, and legacy in a time of deep division.

Hosted by Ben Cooper - Dead Notes blends music history with the intrigue of true crime, uncovering the stories where art and mystery collide.

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