Jersey music stars shared soulful remembrances of Sam Moore of the soul duo Sam and Dave, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 10, according to USA Today.
Moore was 89.
Springsteen posted a video of Moore performing “Soul Man” with the E Street Band at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event with words of remembrance on Saturday.
“Over on E Street, we are heartbroken to hear of the death of Sam Moore, one of America's greatest soul voices,” Springsteen said. “There simply isn't another sound like Sam's soulful tenor in American music. Having had the honor to work with Sam on several occasions, he was a sweet and funny man. He was filled with stories of the halcyon days of soul music, and to the end had that edge of deep authenticity in his voice I could only wonder at. We offer our prayers to his wife Joyce and thanks for the immortal recordings Sam left us. God bless.”
Bon Jovi referred to a Sam and Dave performance at the former Fast Lane in Asbury Park in his remembrance.
“Sam Moore, the Soulman, one of the pioneers and greatest singers ever has left us,” Bon Jovi said. “I’m not saddened as much as I felt incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to be in his presence. Having had the opportunity to perform and even record with Sam was humbling and an honor but knowing that I convinced Dorothea to come on what was our first date to see Sam and Dave in the spring of 1980 at the Fast Lane in Asbury Park was one of my fondest memories. Sending my luv to his wonderful wife Joyce and imagining that heaven sounds a little better with the voice of an Angel. Much luv Soulman.”