The year has gotten off to a rough start for R&B fans as two legendary performers have already lost their life. Legendary soul singer Sam Moore died on Jan. 10, according to multiple reports.

Soul music has merged with many other genres ... It reached its peak audience, with frequently high charting artists still considered legends today, most notably Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye ...

with the show unmasking two legendary R&B acts. The Season 12 finalists were the soloist known as The Wasp and a trio of singers dubbed Buffaloes, after Strawberry Shortcake was eliminated in ...