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

S am Moore, formerly of the musical duo Sam and Dave, died at the age of 89, reports the New York Times. Moore died in the hospital after receiving surgery, his wife and manager,

The "Soul Man" singer had a string of hits in the '60s and later collaborated with Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, and numerous other musicians.