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  • Oct 12, 1935
    Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave, is born in Miami. Known for such hits as "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'," he sings a duet version of "Rainy Night In Georgia" in what proves to be Conway Twitty's last session
    May 17, 1974
    Jimmie Rodgers delivers "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," "Honeycomb" and "Oh-Oh, I'm Falling in Love Again" on an oldies edition of "The Midnight Special." The NBC show also boasts Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Sam & Dave
    Dec 31, 1981
    Future Country Music Association awards nominee Sam Moore performs for the last time with Sam & Dave partner Dave Prater at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco
    Nov 4, 1991
    The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame announces Johnny Cash as a new inductee. Also added: Booker T. & The MGs, Jimi Hendrix, Sam & Dave, Bobby "Blue" Bland, guitar maker Leo Fender, songwriter Doc Pomus and The Yardbirds, including Eric Clapton
    Jan 15, 1992
    Johnny Cash is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, along with Booker T. & The MGs, Jimi Hendrix, Sam & Dave, Bobby "Blue" Bland, guitar maker Leo Fender, songwriter Doc Pomus and The Yardbirds, including guitarist Eric Clapton
    May 3, 1993
    Conway Twitty records "Rainy Night In Georgia" at Nashville's Sound Emporium, with Sam Moore, formerly of Sam & Dave. It becomes Twitty's final recording
    Feb 28, 1994
    "In The Spotlight: Rhythm Country & Blues" airs on PBS. It features portions of recordings on the "Rhythm Country & Blues" album featuring Vince Gill, Gladys Knight, Travis Tritt, Patti LaBelle, Sam Moore, Conway Twitty, Natalie Cole and Reba McEntire, among others
    Mar 1, 1994
    MCA releases "Rhythm Country & Blues," featuring pairings of country and R&B artists. The set, which gains a nomination for a Country Music Association award, includes Conway Twitty's final recording, "Rainy Night In Georgia," with Sam Moore
    May 3, 1994
    "Rhythm Country & Blues" is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. The album includes Conway Twitty's last recording, "Rainy Night In Georgia," made with Sam Moore. Among others appearing: Vince Gill & Gladys Knight, Al Green & Lyle Lovett, Aaron Neville & Trisha Yearwood and George Jones & B.B. King
    Feb 11, 1996
    Joe Diffie's First Steps concert at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House features Collin Raye, Ty Herndon, Ken Mellons, Lee Roy Parnell and Sam Moore, in a benefit that raises money for a local school for handicapped children

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