Sam was a singer and was best known for being one of the founding members of the The Impressions. In the 1950s, he, along with brothers Arthur and Richard Brooks and Curtis Mayfield, founded the music group originally called the Roosters, but later changed to the Impressions after baritone Jerry Butler’s addition.
Sam was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Impressions in 1991.
Sam died on August 4, 2022 at the age of 87
Impressions Concert Dates Include:
4/13/2000 – Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall
11/14/1998 – Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids
8/24/1985 – Filene Center at Wolf Trap
3/1/1970 – Kleinhans Music Hall Buffalo
7/5/1969 – Hollywood Palladium
6/24/1967 – Whisky A Go Go
7/14/1966 – The Trip, West Hollywood
1/16/1964 – Royal Theatre, Baltimore
6/14/1963 – Civic Arena, Pittsburgh
Chattanooga National Cemetery
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