the Soul Stirrers

the Soul Stirrers, American gospel singers who were one of the first male quintets and one of the most enduring male groups. Several singers emerged from the group’s ranks to become influential rhythm-and-blues and soul singers, most notably Sam Cooke. The members included S.R. Crain (in full Senior Roy Crain), J.J. Farley, R.H. Harris (Robert H. Harris), Sam Cooke (b. January 22, 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.—d. December 11, 1964, Los Angeles, California), and Johnnie Taylor...