Celebrity Graveland

November 19, 1938 – November 19, 2017

When Motown records was founded in 1959, there was the Miracles.

The 5 Detroit performers were the first to catch producer Berry Gordy’s eye and convince him to start his own label. Founded by childhood friends, Smokey Robinson, Ronnie White and Pete Moore, the Miracles would become the prototype for all successful Motown acts to follow.

In addition to providing bass vocals for the group, Warren “Pete” Moore served as one of the talented songwriters for, not only the group, but also many of Motown’s biggest stars. Moore wrote the Miracles’ multi-platinum megahit, 1965’s “Tracks of My Tears” as well as their post-Smokey disco anthem, “Love Machine.” Over Moore’s prolific writing career, his songs were recorded by countless legends including Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations and the Rolling Stones.

As a member of the Miracles, Moore was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. When the Miracles disbanded in 1978, he co-founded a music publishing business in Las Vegas with former groupmate, Billy Griffin, and ran a successful entertainment company. Pete Moore died of complications from diabetes on his 79th birthday.

Burial

Palm Memorial Park Northwest – Las Vegas, NV

Specific Location

Heritage Mausoleum; In the southern section of the park, Pete is interred on the south side of the mausoleum, on the bottom row, 12 spaces from the eastern edge.

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