nel070 Posted January 14, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2010 NEW YORK – R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, who was one of the most electric and successful figures in music until a car crash 28 years ago left him in a wheelchair, has died of colon cancer. He was 59. Pendergrass died Wednesday in suburban Philadelphia, where he had been hospitalized for months. The singer's son, Teddy Pendergrass II, said his father underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and had "a difficult recovery." Before the crash, Pendergrass established a new era of R&B with an explosive, raw voice that symbolized masculinity, passion and the joys and sorrow of romance in songs such as "Close the Door," "It Don't Hurt Now," "Love T.K.O." and other hits that have since become classics. He was an international superstar and sex symbol. His career was at its apex — and still climbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nel070 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted January 14, 2010 As a child of the 70s Teddy Pendergrass music was my soundtrack to my childhood and memories. Thank you Teddy for those memories and I feel fortunate to be alive to enjoy your music and have the opportunity to enjoy, in my opinion the greatest R&B singer of my time R.I.P TEDDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted January 14, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 14, 2010 I heard about this in the morning.R.I.P I may have not been born in his era,but I heard his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted January 14, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 14, 2010 Teddy and his stay with the legendary harold melvin and blue notes is great. Not to get off topic but Harold Melvin and Blue Notes should be the rock hall of fame if not already. My sister used to play HM and the Blue Notes and later teddy as solo artist when i was baby/toddler in late '70's. RIP TEDDY. Guys too young to remember Teddy/HM and Blue Notes here indirectly his only two #1 Pop hits. Oringal Harold Melvin and Blue Notes 1972 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pky3tAt_a6o&feature=PlayList&p=FD46A481192A5CDD&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=9 Remake Simply Red #1 worldwide hit 1989/90 Earlier hits "Bad Luck' listen to early rap type comments in post watergate era at end of song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR8KfMTmPRQ 'wake up' sounds like a kirk franklin/micheal w smith gosspel song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR8KfMTmPRQ "Love i lost' (my all time melvin/pedgressgrass song) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2axbXDjYqA Hope you enjoy Nel and maybe teddy will be once again popular here in 21st century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted January 16, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 16, 2010 Just listening to Teddy's music and it proves you talk about love/sexuality and social issues of the day without having to curse. Wish today's performers could take a page from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nel070 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted January 16, 2010 Just listening to Teddy's music and it proves you talk about love/sexuality and social issues of the day without having to curse. Wish today's performers could take a page from this. Amen what a talent listened to his music all yesterday from Harry melvin and the Bluenotes to his solo stuff there will be another Teddy Pendergrass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted January 17, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 17, 2010 Ok here Teddy's biggest hit as a solo artist his classic "TKO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted January 17, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 17, 2010 My favs are The Whole Towns Laughing at Me, and Joy. The three greatest love music makers are gone. So long Barry, Luther, and now Teddy........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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