A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2006. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.
Along with Dave Prater, Moore recorded timeless hits including “Soul Man ... Moore had other ideas after seeing Jackie Wilson play at a local club: he wanted to be a pop star.
Among some of the most celebrated riffs ever, we delve into legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix's voluminous recording history for one solo that falls short.