Obits The singer was a Grammy winner and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dave Prater (left) and Sam Moore (right) performing in 1980 (Getty Images) Sam Moore, the legendary soul singer best known for his iconic song “Soul Man” as one half of the duo Sam & Dave, died Friday while recovering from recent surgery. He was 89. As part of Sam and Dave, Moore helped create a string of classics, including “Hold On I’m Coming” and “I Thank You,” songs that have influenced generations of performers