There's nothing quite like a thrilling "overnight success" story. But when it comes to soul superstar Otis Redding, his meteoric rise to the top ended almost as quickly as it started.

Sam Moore, an iconic Soul singer from the 1970s, inspired several of the biggest musical artists over the years.

Sam Moore, the last surviving member of 1960s soul duo Sam & Dave died on January 10 after complications due to surgery.

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.

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Sam Moore, part of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave known for hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I’m Comin’," has died. Moore, a 1992 Rock Hall of Fame inductee, influenced musicians including Michael Jackson,

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.

No additional details were immediately available.Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson ... Moore and Prater were second only to Otis Redding. They transformed the "call ...

Sam Moore, the iconic half of the legendary 1960s duo Sam & Dave, known for timeless classics like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” has passed away at the age of 89.

Sam Moore, one half of the iconic soul and RandB duo Sam and Dave, has died at the age of 85 with the legendary performer responsible for inspiring the likes of Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen

Soul singer Sam Moore has died aged 89 after complications during a recent surgery. Moore inspired several of the most prominent musical artists over the years, including Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen,

Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.