Triumphs, Tragedies, & Death of Teddy Pendergrass

Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, known as Teddy Pendergrass, was a prominent American soul and R&B singer-songwriter, born on March 26, 1950, in Kingstree, South Carolina. He grew up in North Philadelphia and began his musical career as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, where he gained significant fame in the 1970s. Pendergrass's powerful voice and charismatic stage presence made him a standout performer during this era.