Sam Moore, R&B and soul music legend, is dead. The cause is complications after surgery

He achieved his greatest artistic success in the 1960s as a co-founder of the duo Sam and Dave, which he created with vocalist David Prater. Together they recorded such hits as “Soul Man”, “Hold On', I'm Comin'”, “You Don't Know Like I Know”, “And I Thank You” and “When Something is Wrong With My Baby”.

They also became famous for their lively performances and dance routines they presented on stage. The duo was one of the most popular performers recording for the legendary Stax label in Memphis, for which songs were written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, and the role of the “court band” was played by the group Booker T. and the MG's.

In the 1970s, Moore decided to start a solo career, but he did not repeat his past successes. Despite reactivation, the Sam and Dave duo broke up in 1981. Over the following years, Moore kept in touch with his former stage partner through lawyers. He protested when Prater began touring under the name “Sam and Dave” and later “The New Sam and Dave” with singer Sam Daniels.

Prater died in a car accident in 1988. Moore has admitted in interviews that he hasn't spoken to him for over a decade, even when they were performing together. They avoided eye contact on stage and went to their own dressing rooms after the performance.

In 2006, the singer's solo album was released entitled “Overnight Sensational”, which featured guest appearances, among others: Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Mariah Carey, Steve Winwood, Sting and Jon Bon Jovi.

The news of the artist's death was announced by his wife on Saturday. Moore died on January 10 from complications following surgery.