Sam Moore of Sam & Dave called Scottsdale home for 30 years. His friend Alice Cooper says, "There's a Phoenix family and he was certainly part of it."

"All we did is go out there and sing and preach and scream," said music legend who was part of '60s duo Sam & Dave

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,

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

Sam Moore, part of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave known for hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I’m Comin’," has died. He was 89. His publicist confirmed his death to the Associated Press Friday. He said Moore died Friday in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery.

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.

Moore, who was born in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood on Oct. 12, 1935, was 89. His career took him from public grade schools and churches in Miami where he’d forge the gospel soul into his voice to please his mother,

Following the passing of Sam Moore, many of the artists inspired by the Sam & Dave singer took to social media to pay tribute to the Soul legend, including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Chuck D and more.