CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — 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.

Sam Moore, one half of the Sam & Dave duo, died in Coral Gables, Fla. after recovering from surgery. He was 89.

Sam Moore, half of the hit-making 1960s soul duo Sam & Dave, died Friday, according to news reports. The duo was behind the chart-topping hits “Soul Man,” “Hold on, I’m Comin' and ”I Thank You."

TRAGIC: Legendary soul man Sam Moore died Friday morning at his home in Coral Gables, Florida. He was 89-years-old.

Moore was best known as half of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame soul duo behind "Soul Man" & "Hold On, I'm Coming."

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On I'm Comin' as half of the '60s soul duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at 89.