Half of 1960s duo Sam & Dave is also remembered for the hit Hold On, I’m Comin’

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 aged 89.

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