Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to soul icon Sam Moore, who passed away on Friday (January 10) at the age of 89.
Springsteen took to social media on Saturday to share a heartfelt message: “Here at E Street, we are heartbroken by the passing of one of America’s greatest soul voices, Sam Moore,” the boss wrote on Instagram. “There is no other voice in American music that rivals Sam’s soulful tenor.”
The two friends shared the stage and studio for many years. Moore contributed backing vocals to several songs on Sting’s 1992 album, Humanizedand Sting responded with Moore’s 2006 song “Better to Have and Not Need.”
One of Sting and Moore’s most memorable live performances was at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th Anniversary Concert in New York City in October 2009, where they performed “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I'” with the E Street Band. m》is coming.
Sting continued in the post: “Having had the pleasure of working with Sam a few times, he was a lovely and funny guy.” “He had the vibe of soul music’s halcyon days and retained the depth in his voice until the very end. I can only be amazed at the authenticity of it.”
Moore, one half of the influential duo Sam & Dave, died in Coral Gables, Florida.
In addition to Sting, Moore has also been admired by artists such as Phil Collins, Garth Brooks and Jon Bon Jovi. His instantly recognizable tenor first attracted attention in iconic call-and-response classics such as Sam & Dave’s 1960s hit “Hold On, I’m Coming” and Grammy-winning “Soul Man,” both of those songs were number one. advertising billboard‘s Hot R&B Singles Chart. Moore also left his mark with other timeless tracks like “IThank You” and “When Something Is Wrong with My Baby.”
Springsteen’s E Street bandmate Steven Van Zandt also expressed his condolences on social media following Moore’s death on Friday.
“RIP Sam Moore. He was one of the last great soul men. write on X. “He and Dave Platt were the inspiration for Johnny and I to start Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. An important and righteous man.
See Springsteen’s tribute to Moore on Instagram below.
