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Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Pendergrass first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue . . 
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Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Pendergrass first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in the 1970s before a successful solo career at the end of the decade. In 1982, he was severely injured in an auto accident in Philadelphia, resulting in his being paralyzed from the waist down. After his injury, the affable entertainer founded the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance, a foundation that helps those with spinal cord injuries. Born Teddy Pendergrass in Kingstree, South Carolina, he was the son of Jesse Pendergrass and Ida Geraldine Epps. During Teddy's early childhood, his father left the Pendergrass family and was not an integral part of their lives. In 1962, Jesse was murdered, leaving Theodore fatherless. Years later, the Pendergrass family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Teddy attended Thomas Edison High School for Boys (now closed). He sang with the Edison Mastersingers. Subsequently, he dropped out in the 11th grade to enter the music business. According to author Robert Ewell Greene, Pendergrass was ordained a minister as a youngster. Later he was to become a drummer for a band, and later lead singer. The church was his initiation for talent and eventual success.
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chrisandleo love teddy gone but not forgoten!
your music brough a lots of joy into my life during the early 70's !!!!! rest in peace brother !!!!!
MATTHEW 25:34--THEN SHALL THE KING SAY UNTO THEM ON HIS RIGHT HAND,COME YE BLESSED OF MY FATHER, INHERIT THE KINGDOM PREPARED FOR YOU FROM THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD: MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS AND FANS.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH R.I.P
Much love to you Teddy Thank you for all of the music. You will truly be missed.
KAREEMG332 Can you prove that Teddy was gay? so what. The icon had a wife, 3 children and 9 grand, dont you read? anyway gay or no gay, Teddy you were great, you will be truly missed and may your soul rest in peace. To his wife and the rest of the family, may the good Lord be with you. WHAT A LOSS
i ran into mr. pendergrass @ a club in philadelphia i was leaving the restroom., he entered with a bigg cowboy hat on went to the mirror., i was impressed with his charter as a person & performer., so sometimes u dont know who's coming to use the restroom....
Today is the saddest day due to the sudden loss of Teddy Pendergrass. He was my favorite performer, and he provided an inspiration that we can triumph through anything. I've seen him perform many times, and he is a dynamic singer! His smile, his voice, and his spirit will live on through his music forever! His autobiography is worth reading - it gives hope that all is not lost!
An original has left our midst. Never again will the world hear the emotions and inspiration that TP gave to his music and the music industry. I grew up listening to him. To his family, I grieve with you; To the world, I join you in mourning the lost of one that cannot be replaced or compared.
sweetone49 i will miss you teddy and i will always love you. god bless you
YOU WAS THE BEST OF ALL GOD BLESS GDSIMMONS38
I love you Teddy, and you will be missed forever!
teddy,marvin,micheal&james heavens got alot of soul. not to mention rhe countless pioneers weve lost may they all rest in peace
GOD is bringing all of his R&B stars home. They must be jamming in Heaven.
TP, get busy!
Concert time in heaven!
RIP
I can't believe he is gone
RIP Teddy, sing on brother, sing on!
glad i found dizzler and i am now a member. good oldies like this one. what happened to him?
THIS MAN COULD TURN OUT A CONCERT,1979-81
teddy is dead? i think it was a car accident. but he was super gay never wanted women. lol can u believe that? he was just raw talent?