Sam Moore, half of iconic soul duo Sam and Dave, dead at 89
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Sam Moore, half of the iconic duo Sam and Dave, passed away at 89, following an unspecified surgery. He was a trailblazer in soul music.
With hits like 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On! I'm Comin'', Moore and his partner Dave Prater embodied the high-energy essence of 1960s soul at Stax Records.
Their Grammy-winning song 'Soul Man,' inspired by civil rights tensions, showcased their crossover appeal, topping R&B charts and reaching No. 2 on pop charts.
Born in Miami, Moore and Prater's partnership began in 1961, leading to a significant impact on music, with their dynamic performances and harmonizing style.
Read at New York Post
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