The fact that Moore was so far ahead of his time has often left him overlooked by the media and its critics. Only now is he beginning to get the respect and admiration that he deserves as a performer and a pioneer. He has done several cameo appearances in films over the years as well as completing his first feature in many years, THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION. Moore continued to sing throughout his career. The album "Rudy Ray Moore is The Hipshakin' Papa" was released in 1997 in both a "clean" and "XXX rated to the bone" versions featuring some great selections. Another release chronicaling his 50's and 60's R&B tracks, "Hully Gully Fever", was released in early 2000 and received a tremendous reception that spurred Moore on to record The Genius of Rudy Ray Moore: Soul Singer and LET ME SING TO YOU, which feature his final vocal performances.
Moore refused to let health issues get in his way and continued to appear live up until his passing due to complications of diabetes on October 19, 2008. His influence on popular culture still resonates today and will continue to be felt for generations to come. A true entertainer, the likes of which are definitely rare in this day and age, Moore was a one of a kind personality and one that will be terribly missed.
Although his films earned large amounts of money at the box office, the film's distributor, Dimension Pictures, went bankrupt leaving Moore right back where he started from. He has now regained the rights to all his films which are currently heavily rented and sold on both DVD and VHS.