What is Teddy Pendergrass's middle name?
DeReese
What is Teddy Pendergrass's full name?
Theodore DeReese Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass date of birth:
March 26, 1950
How old was Teddy Pendergrass when died?
59
Where was Teddy Pendergrass born?
Philadelphia, PA
When did Teddy Pendergrass die?
January 13, 2010
Where did Teddy Pendergrass die?
Philadelphia
Why did Teddy Pendergrass die?
Colon Cancer
How tall is Teddy Pendergrass?
6' 1" (185 cm)
Teddy Pendergrass body shape:
Slim
What color are Teddy Pendergrass's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Teddy Pendergrass's hair?
Black
Is Teddy Pendergrass gay or straight?
DISPUTED
What is Teddy Pendergrass's ethnicity?
Black
What is Teddy Pendergrass nationality?
American
Where did Teddy Pendergrass go to school?
Thomas Edison High School for Boys
What is Teddy Pendergrass's occupation?
Singer, songwriter, composer
Teddy Pendergrass claim to fame:
Rhythm and Blues Vocalist
What genre is Teddy Pendergrass's work?
R&B, soul, gospel, jazz
What instruments does Teddy Pendergrass play?
Vocals, piano, guitar, drums
Short Biography
Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. He first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in the 1970s before a successful solo career at the end of the decade. In 1982, Pendergrass was severely injured in an auto accident in Philadelphia, resulting in his being paralyzed from the chest down. He subsequently founded the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance, a foundation that helps those with spinal cord injuries. He commemorated 25 years of living after his spinal cord injury with the star-filled event, "Teddy 25 - A Celebration of Life", at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. His last performance was on a PBS special at Atlantic City's Borgata Casino in November 2008.