Rudy Ray Moore, born March 17, 1927 in Fort Smith, Arkansas was a living legend and a cultural treasure to the black community. The oldest of seven children, Moore moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 15, peeling potatoes and washing dishes to make a living. After seeing a local talent contest, he realized he wanted to be an entertainer. While learning Modern Dance, he began appearing at clubs,

At 17 years of age, Moore moved to Milwaukee and got a job dancing at The Flame Show Bar and the Moonglow Night Club. Around this time, he adopted the name "Prince DuMarr" due to him wearing a turban during his singing and dancing acts. After securing a position in Neil Stepp's Revue (a variety show consisting of dancers, singers, comedians, etc.), the Prince traveled to many neighboring large cities.

Moore's singing career quickly began to take hold with several appearances every week back in Cleveland. Initially singing ballads, he changed with the times as rock n' roll began to take hold of the public's interest.

amateur shows, and talent shows and anywhere he could perform. Moore quickly grew accustomed to performing from singing in church.