Soul Singer Sam Moore of Sam & Dave Dies at 89
Sam Moore, the legendary soul singer known for hits like 'Soul Man', has died at 89 due to complications from surgery.
Sam Moore, the Soulman, one of the pioneers and greatest singers ever has left us..,
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Their success might have proved insurmountable, but they were that successful for a reason: as close to the apex of 60s soul as you could wish to get, they’re magnificent.
Sam Moore was more than a Soul Man – he was one of the 20th century’s great live performers
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The soul and R&B duo performed together for nearly two decades starting in the early 1960s. Best known for their high energy and gospel-infused performances, the duo became an influence for a number of artists including Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and more.
'Soul Man' singer Sam Moore dead at 89
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Moore had mixed feelings about the hit becoming associated with the “Saturday Night Live” stars, remembering how young people believed it originated with the Blues Brothers.
Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
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Moore had mixed feelings about the hit becoming associated with the 'Saturday Night Live' stars, remembering how young people believed it originated with the Blues Brothers.
Sam Moore, who sang "Soul Man" in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 due to surgery complications
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Sam Moore, Who Sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave Duo, Dies at 89
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Moore told The Associated Press in 1994 that he joined the legal effort after learning, despite his million-selling records, his pension amounted to just $2,285, which he could take as a lump sum or in payments of $73 monthly.
Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 due to surgery complications
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Moore had mixed feelings about the hit becoming associated with the "Saturday Night Live" stars, remembering how young people believed it originated with the Blues Brothers.
Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
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Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
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Moore had mixed feelings about the hit becoming associated with the “Saturday Night Live” stars, remembering how young people believed it originated with the Blues Brothers.
Sam Moore, Part Of Iconic Sam & Dave Duo Known For Hits Like ‘Soul Man,' Dead At 89
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Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 due to surgery complications
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Moore struggled with cocaine and heroin addiction and told the paper he was so sexually promiscuous that he estimated he had “14, maybe 15” children at the time of the interview.
Sam Moore, half of iconic soul duo Sam and Dave, dead at 89
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Moore was as regarded for his gleaming smile as his strong-yet-silken voice, an instrument so potent that Bruce Springsteen frequently referred to him as “the greatest living soul singer on the planet.”
Sam Moore, famed for 'Soul Man' with Sam & Dave, has died at 89
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Summary
Sam Moore, renowned for his work in the soul duo Sam & Dave, passed away at 89 in Coral Gables, Florida. His career included influential hits and an enduring legacy in music. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Moore impacted many artists and had a tumultuous personal life marked by addiction and legal battles. Survived by his wife and family, Moore's contribution to music remains significant.
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