Anobituaryfrom his publicity team, 2911 Media, stated that the cause of death was complications from surgery.

Having had the opportunity to perform and even record with Sam was humbling and an honor."

He recorded duets with Lou Reed and Don Henley later in the 1980s.

Sam Moore of the band Sam and Moore performs on stage at the Park West in Chicago, Illinois, August 28, 1980.

Sam Moore (R) and Dave Prater of Sam & Dave perform in 1980.Credit:Paul Natkin/Getty

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Moore is survived by his wife, his daughter, and his two grandchildren.

Sam Moore attends the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Sam Moore at the Grammy Awards in 2019.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Photo of SAM & DAVE; Posed studio portrait of Sam Moore (L) and Dave Prater

Sam Moore (L) and Dave Prater of Sam & Dave.Gilles Petard/Redferns

Sam Moore, of soul singers Sam and Dave, The Soul of Axelle Red, Sportpaleis, Antwerpen, Belgium, 14/11/1998.

Sam Moore.Gie Knaeps/Getty