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Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died. He was 89.
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Sam Moore, the last surviving member of 1960s soul duo Sam & Dave died on January 10 after complications due to surgery.
The "Soul Man" singer had a string of hits in the '60s and later collaborated with Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, and numerous other musicians.
Sam Moore influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Mr. Moore and Dave Prater stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”
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As a live act, the duo’s frenzied stage show rivalled even that of Otis Redding, with whom they toured Britain and Europe in 1967 and who was wary of going on stage after them. Moore and Prater 'were high-energy performers, and their force mushroomed ...
Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died.