CORAL GABLES, Fla. — 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.

Once called “the greatest of all soul duos,” he and late musical partner Dave Prater were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Mr. Moore and Dave Prater stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”

Powerful vocalist behind "Hold On! I'm Comin'" helped Stax Records become massively influential and revered soul music label

Sam Moore, who was the higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, has passed away in Florida

Legendary soul singer Sam Moore, one-half of the iconic duo Sam & Dave, has passed away at 89.

Sam Moore and Dave Prater shot to fame together in the 1960s as Sam & Dave, and their hits “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’” remain standards six decades later. In 2022, “Soul Man” was even

They transformed the “call and response” of gospel music into a frenzied stage show ... hired a substitute and toured as the New Sam & Dave. Prater died in a 1988 car crash in Georgia.

Along with the baritone groove of Dave Prater, the two singers brought ... After he was released, he found his way back to music in groups including a gospel ensemble, the Gales.

They transformed the “call and response” of gospel music into a frenzied stage show ... hired a substitute and toured as the New Sam & Dave. Prater died in a 1988 car crash in Georgia.

As one half of Stax Records’ preeminent vocal duo, Moore and Dave Prater helped propel Stax ... both rooted in gospel music, joined together into ebullient, ecstatic harmonies.

Sam Moore, who was one half of the iconic 1960s duo Sam & Dave, has died at the age of 89, it has been confirmed. He suffered complications during his recovery from surgery