Musicians who died on January 13

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on January 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2010 Teddy Pendergrass

  Teddy Pendergrass was an American singer best known for his work as the lead vocalist of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and for his successful solo career, which helped define the sound of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]