Teddy Pendergrass

Quick Facts

Full Name	Teddy Pendergrass
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Mar 26, 1950(1950-03-26)
Age	74
Date Of Death	2010-01-13
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Pisces

Teddy Pendergrass Biography

Teddy Pendergrass is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on March 26, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. R&B and singer-songwriter, best recognized as the lead singer of the band Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. The group was nominated five times for Grammy Awards, including for his smash hit track “Close the Door.”

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Theodore DeReese Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American singer. Born in Kingstree, South Carolina, Pendergrass was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He initially rose to musical fame as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. After leaving the group over monetary disputes in 1976, Pendergrass launched a successful solo career under the Philadelphia International label, releasing five consecutive platinum albums, a record at the time for an African-American R&B artist. Pendergrass’s career was suspended after a March 1982 car crash that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Pendergrass continued his successful solo career until announcing his retirement in 2007. Pendergrass died from respiratory failure in January 2010.

He attended Thomas Edison High School for Boys in North Philadelphia. He sang with the Edison Mastersingers. He dropped out in the 11th grade to enter the music business, recording his first song, “Angel With Muddy Feet”. The recording, however, was not a commercial success. Pendergrass played drums for several local Philadelphia bands, eventually becoming the drummer of The Cadillacs. In 1970, he was spotted by the Blue Notes’ founder, Harold Melvin (1939–1997), who convinced Pendergrass to play drums in the group. However, during a performance, Pendergrass began singing along, and Melvin, impressed by his vocals, made him the lead singer. Before Pendergrass joined the group, the Blue Notes had struggled to find success. That all changed when they landed a recording deal with Philadelphia International Records in 1971, thus beginning Pendergrass’s successful collaboration with label founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.

He got married to Karen Still in July 1987 They divorced in 2002. He got married again to Joan Williams in 2006.

Teddy Pendergrass Net Worth

Teddy Pendergrass is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Teddy Pendergrass 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was ordained minister at 10. One of his early groups comprised Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.

He was left paralyzed from waist to hips following a horrendous car crash. He created The Teddy Pendergrass Alliance, a charity that aids people suffering from spinal injuries.

He was born Theodore DeReese Pendergrass on Sunday, March 26, 1950, in Kingstree. He was the only child of Jesse and Ida Geraldine (née Epps) Pendergrass. When he was still very young, his father left the family; Jesse was stabbed to death on June 13, 1962. Pendergrass grew up in Philadelphia and often sang at church. He dreamt of being a pastor and got his wish when, at 10, he was ordained a minister (according to author Robert Ewell Greene). Pendergrass also took up drums during this time and was a junior deacon of his church.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Teddy Pendergrass height 6 ft 1 in Teddy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Teddy Pendergrass Dating?

According to our records, Teddy Pendergrass married to Joan Williams , Karen Still. As of December 1, 2023, Teddy Pendergrass’s is not dating anyone.

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Pendergrass received several nominations for the American Music Awards between 1979 and 1981 for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album, and Favorite Disco Artist. He won the AMA for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist in 1979, tied with singer Lou Rawls.

Facts & Trivia

Teddy Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Teddy Pendergrass celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.

On March 18, 1982, in the East Falls section of Philadelphia on Lincoln Drive near Rittenhouse Street, Pendergrass was involved in a car crash. He lost control of his Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit – the car hit a guard rail, crossed into the oncoming lane, and hit two trees. Pendergrass and his passenger, Tenika Watson, a nightclub performer with whom Pendergrass was not previously acquainted, were trapped in the wreckage for 45 minutes. While Watson walked away from the collision with minor injuries, Pendergrass suffered a spinal cord injury, leaving him a paraplegic, paralyzed from the chest down.

Did Teddy Pendergrass take his own life?

Teddy Pendergrass cheated death at least once. That was in 1982, when, returning from a basketball game, his Rolls Royce skidded into a barrier and left him in a wheelchair, partially paralyzed. On Wednesday night, he finally succumbed, according to the Associated Press, to colon cancer.

How did Teddy Pendergrass end up in a wheelchair?

The van was equipped for Pendergrass, who was paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a March, 1982, accident in which he severely injured his spinal column when he slammed his Rolls-Royce into a tree in Philadelphia. Pendergrass recently released a new album, “Working It Back,” his first since the 1982 accident.

Who owns Teddy Pendergrass mansion?

Immediately after the singer’s death, a probate court said Pendergrass’ will left his entire estate to his wife Joan. But Teddy Pendergrass Jr., fought to have the will tossed out, saying he possessed the sole copy of his father’s legitimate will.

What was Teddy Pendergrass net worth at the time of his death?

Net Worth: $12 Million
Height:| 6 ft (1.85 m)
Profession:| Singer, Songwriter, Composer
Nationality:| United States of America

Who sabotaged Teddy Pendergrass car?

In the wake of the accident, questions emerged about the mystery woman who was riding in the car with him. She was revealed to be Tenika Watson , a transgender nightclub performer. In the 30 years since that wreck, Tenika has rarely spoken about the accident or her relationship with Teddy.