Warren "Pete" Moore
Singer-songwriter and record producer
Born
1938
87 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent American singer-songwriter and record producer. Co-founded the Motown group The Miracles, contributing to their success as a notable member. Played key roles in writing and producing numerous hit songs within the Motown label, influencing the sound of popular music during the 1960s. Moore's contributions significantly shaped the genre of R&B and soul music. His work continued to resonate in the music industry over the years.
Co-founded The Miracles
Wrote and produced classic hits like 'The Tracks of My Tears'
Contributed to the Motown sound
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