Known for being the highest voice of the iconic sixties soul duo Sam & Dave, Sam Moore He has left us at the age of eighty-nine, although he has been appearing publicly on occasions since he released an album in 2006.
Sam Moore was one of the greats of soul, although his career was not as constant as that of other legends of the genre. In any case, he gave us with Sam & Dave some timeless classics like “Soul Man” or “Hold On, I’m Comin'”, which he released in the sixties with Dave Prater. Moore’s was the highest voice of the duo. Both were inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall Of Fame in 1992 for their contributions to music. Together, they defined the sound of the sixties, being one of the most emblematic couples in soul music.
Moore has died at age eighty-nine as a result of complications recovering from surgery. His musical legacy influenced later musicians of different genres, revealing himself to be an influence cited by both soul artists such as Al Green and rock stars such as Bruce Springsteen himself. Together they published several studio albums between 1966 and 1975, in addition to a very long list of compilations. In 2006, Moore released the solo album “Overnight Sensational”.
