CORAL GABLES, Fla. — 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.

Sam Moore, one half of the Sam & Dave duo, died in Coral Gables, Fla. after recovering from surgery. He was 89.

Sam Moore, who was one half of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave and best known for his hit "Soul Man," has died. He was 89.

The duo transformed the “call and response” of gospel music into a frenzied stage show and recorded some of soul music’s most enduring hits.

Moore was best known as half of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame soul duo behind "Soul Man" & "Hold On, I'm Coming."