The artist was part of the duo Sam & Dave and influenced artists such as Michael Jackson and Al Green
Sam MooreAmerican singer who was part of the duo Sam and Davedied this Friday, 10 years old, at the age of 89. The artist’s press officer reported this to the newspaper The Guardian that death occurred due to complications from surgery performed in Coral Gables, Florida.
Moore had great success in the 1960s with hits such as Soulman AND Wait, I’m coming alongside Dave Prater (1937-1988). The duo, considered legendary for American soul music, influenced artists such as Michael Jackson and Al Green.
In 1968, after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr.the duo performed at the memorial concert in honor of the activist, at Madison Square Garden, in New York. Years later, in 1992, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Billy Joel.
Moore grew up in Miami and began singing in church. He met Dave Prater at a concert hall in the city and the two formed a duo, which separated in 1970. Prater died in 1988, after being involved in a car accident.
After Prater disbanded, Moore attempted to release a solo record, but was hampered by drug addiction, from which he recovered in the early 1980s. He later appeared on two Prater albums. Bruce Springsteen: HumanTouchsince 1992, and Only the strong survive2023.
In 2006, Moore finally released his solo album, Sensational overnight staywhich included the participation of names such as Jon Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey AND Eric Clapton. In the last years of his life he became an activist for artists’ rights and, in 2019, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Recording Academy’s highest honor, responsible for Grandmother.
Source: Terra
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