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‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore, R&B legend who sang for 6 presidents, dies at 89

Sam Moore, the surviving half of the duo Sam & Dave, has died at 89 due to complications from surgery, according to publicist Jeremy Westby.
Moore and Dave Prater were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, recognized for their hits like 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On, I'm Comin'.
Bruce Springsteen expressed sadness over Moore's passing, calling him one of America's greatest soul voices on social media.
Moore was working on a gospel album before his death and is survived by his wife, Joyce, and their daughter, Michell.

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CW33 Dallas / Ft. Worth

R&B Legend to Bring His Iconic Sound to Lucas Oil Live

THACKERVILLE, OKLAHOMA (KDAF) — Fans are guaranteed an “Outstanding” performance from one of R&B’s most iconic legends Charlie Wilson, only at Lucas Oil Live - less than an hour and a half outside Dallas! Known as the lead singer of the legendary 70s/80s funk group The Gap Band, Wilson’s career has spanned decades, winning over fans worldwide with unforgettable hits like “You Dropped the Bomb on Me” and “Party Train.” With 13 No. 1 singles, he h…

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BlackPressUSA

IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore, an Icon and Pioneer of Soul and R&B, Dies at 89 – The Windy City Word

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Sam Moore, an iconic American soul and R&B singer best known as one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died on Jan. 10 Moore’s career spans over six decades. His unmistakable and powerful gospel-infused singing earned him a place as one of the greatest soul singers of all time. Moore was born in Miami, Florida, Moore and was initially planning to be a gospel singer. But his career took a pivo

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New Hampshire Union Leader

‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore of Sam & Dave dies at age 89

Sam Moore, half of the soul duo Sam & Dave, whose hits set the standard for soul music in the 1960s, died Friday. He was 89.

2 months ago·New Hampshire, United States

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The Columbian

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‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore, R&B legend who sang for 6 presidents, dies at 89

MIAMI — Sam Moore, the towering tenor of the Sam & Dave soul music duo whose mid-1960s hits “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’ “ soundtracked the lives of countless fans and then heard in film and TV for generations, died Friday at a Miami hospital, his wife, Joyce Moore, said. Read more...

2 months ago·Vancouver, United States

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Vibe

Sam Moore, Legendary “Soul Man” Singer And Half Of Sam & Dave, Dead At 89

Sam Moore, one-half of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Sam & Dave, passed away on Jan. 10 in Coral Gables, Fl due to surgical complications.

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NBC Miami

Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 due to surgery complications

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. Publicist Jeremy Westby said Moore died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery. No additional details were immediately available. Moore, whose admirers ranged from Al Green to Bruce Springsteen, was inducted …

2 months ago·Miami, United States

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