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The legendary R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass passed away on January 13, 2010 after battling colon cancer. Teddy was 59.
He died at Bryn Mawr Hospital, which is located just outside of Philadelphia.
Teddy’s tremendous career included numerous platinum albums, and three decades of top hits such as, “Close the Door”, ”Joy” and “It Should’ve Been You”.
A five-time grammy nominated singer, Teddy didn’t let becoming a quadriplegic in a 1982 car accident stop his love for singing and pleasing his many fans.
Teddy’s career began when he sang the popular, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, as lead Singer for the Philadelphia soul group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
This role lead him into his own solo career. In 1977, Teddy released his self-titled first album. Seven more albums followed on the Gamble & Huff’s Philadelphia International Records label. He then moved on to record with Warner Music’s Asylum and Elektra label.
Here’s Teddy on an episode of ‘that show’ in 1980 with his hit, “Love T.K.O.“
Rest in Peace “Teddy Bear”.
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