Teddy Pendergrass, one of the greatest soul singers of all time and the greatest voice in Philadelphia soul, died yesterday at 59 of colon cancer. Pendergrass was known for a big, expressive voice that employed to great effect, both as the lead singer for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and as a solo artist. Blue Notes hits like "If You Don't Know Me By Now," "Bad Luck," and "The Love I Lost" and Pendergrass solo hits like "Love TKO" were indicative of his vocal style.
In 1982, Pendergrass was severely paralyzed for life in a car accident, yet he continued performing and considered himself blessed to be able to do so. This blogger missed perhaps his best moment. I was at Live Aid n Pendergrass's hometown of Philadelphia, and I had to either use the restroom or get a drink - and I missed Pendergrass's performance, one of the most poignant of the show, while I was away. I was so bummed.
A lot of people loved Teddy Pendergrass, and now he's the love they lost. Rest in peace. :-(
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