Warren "Pete" Moore facts for kids
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Warren "Pete" Moore
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Moore c. 1965
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| Birth name | Warren Thomas Moore |
| Born | November 19, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 2017 (aged 79) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Associated acts | The Miracles |
Warren Thomas "Pete" Moore (born November 19, 1938 – died November 19, 2017) was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known as the bass singer for the famous Motown group, The Miracles. Pete Moore was one of the original members of the group, starting in 1955.
He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Pete won awards from BMI and ASCAP for his songwriting. He was also the person who arranged the vocals for all of The Miracles' hit songs.
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Pete Moore's Music Journey
Pete Moore was born in Detroit on November 19, 1938. He became friends with Smokey Robinson, who was the lead singer of The Miracles, when they were kids. They met at a music event in their school system. Pete saw Smokey singing and they soon became friends.
They decided to form a singing group, which later became known as The Miracles. Besides singing with The Miracles, Pete also helped Smokey Robinson write many popular songs for other artists.
Writing Hit Songs
Pete helped write songs for groups like The Temptations. These included "It's Growing" and "Since I Lost My Baby". He also co-wrote two of Marvin Gaye's biggest hits: "Ain't That Peculiar" and "I'll Be Doggone". Both of these songs sold over a million copies.
Pete Moore also helped write many of The Miracles' own hit songs.
- "Ooo Baby Baby" (1965)
- "The Tracks of My Tears" (1965), which won him an award
- "My Girl Has Gone" (1965)
- "Going to a Go-Go" (1965), where he created the starting drum beat
- "Love Machine" (co-written with Billy Griffin), a number one hit
He also helped create the album City of Angels, which sold millions. After Smokey Robinson left the group, Pete and The Miracles continued to have hits. "Do It Baby" was their first big hit without Smokey.
More Music Roles
Pete Moore also sang lead vocals on some songs, like "I Love Your Baby" and "Doggone Right". This song was a Top 40 hit.
He was also a talented music producer. He produced several hit songs for The Miracles, including:
- "Choosey Beggar" (1965)
- "Here I Go Again" (1969)
- "Baby Baby Don't Cry" (1969), which sold a million copies
He also produced the City Of Angels album. Pete even produced albums for other famous artists like Marvin Gaye and The Supremes.
Later Years and Influence
In 2006, Pete Moore reunited with Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers for an interview. During this interview, Pete shared that he was the group's uncredited vocal arranger. This meant he helped arrange the singing parts for the group's songs.
Pete Moore was the second most active songwriter in The Miracles, after Smokey Robinson. His songs have been recorded by many famous artists. These include Linda Ronstadt, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, and The Rolling Stones.
Awards and Special Honors
Pete Moore received many honors for his work in music.
Group Reunions
In 2007, Pete reunited on stage with original Miracles members. These included Bobby Rogers, Claudette Robinson, and Smokey Robinson. They celebrated the group's 50th anniversary.
In 2009, The Miracles received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Pete was also inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001 with the rest of The Miracles.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2012, Pete Moore and the other original members of The Miracles were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. These members were Bobby Rogers, Ron White, Claudette Robinson, and Marv Tarplin.
Smokey Robinson, the lead singer, was inducted by himself in 1987. But a special committee decided that the whole group should have been inducted together. Pete was also inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in his hometown of Detroit in 2015.
Pete Moore's Passing
Pete Moore passed away on his 79th birthday, November 19, 2017. He died in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to health problems from diabetes.
Berry Gordy, who founded Motown Records, shared a tribute to Pete. He said, "I am very sad to hear about Warren 'Pete' Moore passing away. He was a great person and an important member of the Motown family." Gordy also mentioned that Pete was an original member of The Miracles. He described Pete as a "quiet spirit with a wonderful Bass voice" and a co-writer of many Miracles hits.
On November 21, 2017, Claudette Rogers-Robinson placed flowers on The Miracles' Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. This was done to honor Pete Moore. Pete was survived by his wife, Tina, his sister, Winifred, and his twin daughters, Monette and Monique.
