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.
Publicist Jeremy Westby said Moore died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Fla., due to complications while recovering from surgery. No additional details were immediately available.
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