Warren 'Pete' Moore, Founding Miracles Singer and Motown Legend, Dies at 78

 

Warren "Pete" Moore, an original member of legendary Motown group the Miracles -- who were responsible for such '60s classics as "The Tracks of My Tears" and "Shop Around" -- died Sunday (Nov. 19). He was 78.

Moore's passing was confirmed by Motown Records founder Berry Gordy in a statement to Rolling Stone, though no cause of death was given.

"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Warren 'Pete' Moore, a fine human being and valued member of the Motown family," Gordy told Rolling Stone. "Pete was an original member of my very first group, the Miracles. He was a quiet spirit with a wonderful Bass voice behind Smokey Robinson’s soft, distinctive lead vocals, and was co-writer on several of the Miracles hits."

“The Tracks of My Tears” is one of the greatest songs ever written.

He also co-wrote others and became an Arranger and Producer in his own right.

I doff my hat to the late Warren Moore.

RIP.

Edited November 21, 20177 yr by David Meikle

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Motown Museum extends its condolences to the family and friends of Warren “Pete” Moore, original member of The Miracles, who passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017.  Not only was Pete a singer, but he was also a prolific songwriter, vocal arranger and producer.  Pete co-wrote several of The Miracles hits including "Ooo Baby Baby,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “My Girl Has Gone,” “Going to a Go-Go,” "Love Machine" and others.  For more information, click HERE.

Ed