Theodore "Teddy" Pendergrass (1950-2010)
Philly Soul Legend Teddy Pendergrass passed away last night (January 13th) at the age of 59.
Penderrgrass started his career as a drummer but eventually became the lead singer of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes who signed a deal with Gamble & Huff.
He went on to a solo career during which he won a Grammy award for Joy (pictured above) and he was the first African-American male vocalist to have 5 consecutive platinum records. Teddy created some of the most memorable Soul music the world has ever seen.
In the 1980's he was in an accident that caused his paralyses. Witnessing their struggles first hand he decided that he had to become an advocate for the physically disabled (learn more about his charity here).
Details on the cause of his death are still sketchy but it is reasonable to conclude that it was due to his recently declining health.
You will be missed.
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