Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass was an iconic soul singer and songwriter known for his powerful voice and intimate stage presence. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident, he made a successful comeback with a gold album and performed at the Live Aid benefit concert in 1985.
R&B Singer
March 26, 1950
January 01, 2010
59
Teddy Pendergrass, an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter, was renowned for his powerful voice and captivating stage presence. He initially gained fame as the lead vocalist for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes before embarking on a prosperous solo career. Pendergrass’s most celebrated works include iconic tracks such as “Close the Door,” “Love T.K.O.,” and “Turn Off the Lights,” as well as successful albums like “Workin’ it Back” and “Joy.” He was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National R&B Music Society. In 1982, a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, but he made a remarkable comeback in 1985, releasing a gold-certified album and performing in his wheelchair at the Live Aid benefit concert in Philadelphia. Pendergrass was also involved in various activism efforts and had a passion for sports, particularly basketball and football. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 59.
