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David Prater Jr. (May 9, 1937 – April 9, 1988) was an American Southern soul and rhythm & blues singer and musician, who was the deeper baritone/tenor vocalist of the soul vocal duo Sam & Dave from 1961 until his death in 1988.
Apr 13, 1988 · Dave Prater Sr., of the soul-singing duo Sam and Dave, was killed Saturday when the car he was driving went off Interstate 75 near Sycamore, Ga., and hit a tree. He was 50 years old.
Jan 14, 2024 · Prater’s powerful and passionate voice, along with his energetic and charismatic stage presence, made him a star in the music industry. However, his life was cut short on April 9, 1988, when he died in a car accident in Georgia. Here is the story of how Dave Prater, the soul man, met his tragic end. Contents.
Sam & Dave were an American soul and R&B duo who performed together from 1961 until 1981. The tenor (higher) voice was Sam Moore (born 1935) and the baritone/tenor (lower) voice was Dave Prater (1937–1988).
May 9, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dave Prater, one half of the legendary Stax duo Sam & Dave. Discover his hits, his relationship with Sam Moore, and his tragic death in 1988.
Apr 9, 2020 · Today in 1988, soul singer Dave Prater of Sam & Dave died at age 50 in a single car accident in Georgia. He was in the duo from 1961 until his death in 1988.
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Feb 2, 2016 · A tribute to the overlooked vocalist of Sam & Dave, who sang lead on many of their early and later songs. Explore some of Prater's finest moments on record, from pop ballads to soul classics, with audio and video clips.