On this day, 64 years ago, Theodore DeReese “Teddy” Pendergrass, singer and songwriter, was born in Kingstree, South Carolina and raised by his mother in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pendergrass’ career began as a drummer with The Cadillacs who soon merged with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. With Pendergrass singing lead vocals, the group had hits such as “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” (1972) and “Wake Up Everybody” (1975). In 1977, Pendergrass launched his solo career and released a number of successful albums, including “Teddy Pendergrass” (1977), “Life is a Song Worth Singing” (1978), which included the hit single “Close the Door,” and “It’s Time for Love” (1981). In 1982, Pendergrass was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. After therapy, Pendergrass returned to the studio and released “Love Language” (1984), “Joy” (1988), and “You and I” (1997). In 1998, he published his autobiography, “Truly Blessed.” In 2006, Pendergrass announced his retirement from the music business. He died January 13, 2010.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:22:20 +0000
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