Howard Tate was an influential American soul singer and songwriter active primarily in the 1960s and 70s. His distinctive style, characterized by a gritty yet impassioned vocal delivery, made a significant mark on the landscape of soul and R&B music. Tate collaborated frequently with producer and songwriter Jerry Ragovoy, and their work together, including the hit single "Get It While You Can," has been covered by numerous artists. Despite a period of obscurity in the 1980s and 90s, Tate experienced a career resurgence in the early 2000s, reaffirming his place in music history.