Sam & Dave
Inducted by Billy Joel
Side note - Billy Joel previously inducted Fats Domino.
Genres considered - Soul, R&B, Southern Soul, Rock and Roll
Sam Moore was known for a higher tenor pitch that was complimented by Dave Prater's deep baritone pitch. This was best for the duo...
...On a sad note, the two did not compliment each other on an individual base with refusal to speak backstage and all communication was through an intermediary. Neither looked at the other when performing on stage. At an eventual point, Sam Moore left the duo to pursue a solo career.
Sam & Dave were further known for impressive live performances.
The "Dynamic Duo" held great influence on such musicians as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Steve Winwood, and many more.
In the 1980s, the Blues Brothers brought back soul, R&B, and blues. They are best recognized by "Soul Man" and their live acts honoring Sam & Dave.
As with so many other Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Sam & Dave too have a long history. Should you be interested, follow the Wikipedia link above.
In this post, then, I will highlight due honors for Sam & Dave.
Grammy Award for "Soul Man"
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Vocal Group Hall of Fame
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame
My personal thought regarding Sam & Dave - Their voices complimented each other as musicians. I can imagine the live acts based on words alone. Yet, there were so many flaws in the duo's relationship that were not entirely consistent when described by both at separate times. Music is something to bring joy, fun, and happiness. Fans are fans for a reason. Fans grow with favorite musicians as they grow. They expect only the best when a band, duo, or solo walks on stage and performs. As Roger Taylor (Duran Duran) once said of the band that in their last performance as the original lineup, they were all in different head spaces. Every member contributed their part but the positive electricity just wasn't there. Fans may have felt hope, but DD did not. I suppose, then, the same could be said of Sam & Dave.
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