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Teddy Pendergrass - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 26, 1950 |
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| Died | January 13, 2010 (age 59) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Teddy Pendergrass's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Powerful R&B and soul vocals; hits like 'Turn Off the Lights' and 'Close the Door'; being a leading artist in Philadelphia soul. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Teddy Pendergrass was the only child of Ida Geraldine Epps. He began singing in church and quickly demonstrated strong musical talent. He initially pursued a career as a drummer before transitioning to lead vocals.
Career Highlights
- Lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, achieving hits such as 'If You Don't Know Me by Now'
- Successful solo career from 1977, with five consecutive multi-platinum albums
- Known for romantic ballads and classic R&B hits including 'Turn Off the Lights', 'Love T.K.O.', and 'Close the Door'
- First African-American male singer to record five consecutive platinum albums
- Continued recording and performing after a 1982 car accident that rendered him quadriplegic
Trivia
- Survived a car accident in 1982 that left him paralyzed from the chest down
- Held legendary 'women only' concerts due to his popularity among female fans
- Inducted into the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame in 1999
FAQs
People also ask
When was Teddy Pendergrass born?
Teddy Pendergrass was born the 26 March 1950.
Where is Teddy Pendergrass from?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About March 26th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: Parliamentary elections were held in Yugoslavia on March 26, 1950. The Communist Party of Yugoslavia, led by Josip Broz Tito, won the elections, with the People's Front, dominated by the Communist Party, being the only organization to contest the election.
- Day of the week: March 26th, 1950 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked A Cake by Georgia Gibbs
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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