Theodore "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950—January 13, 2010), an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter, was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Pendergrass is also known as Teddy P, TP, or Teddy Bear.
He joined Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes in 1970 as a drummer and little by little he became the lead singer of the band. Following personality conflicts between Melvin and Pendergrass, Pendergrass launched his solo career and released the LP Teddy Pendergrass in 1977.
On March 18, 1982, Pendergrass was involved in an automobile accident, he suffered a spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
In 2006, Pendergrass announced his retirement from the music business. In 2007, he briefly returned to performing to participate in Teddy 25: A Celebration of Life, Hope & Possibilities, a 25th anniversary awards ceremony that marked Pendergrass' accident date, but also raised money for his charity, The Teddy Pendergrass Alliance. The charity provides education and occupational opportunities to people with SCI.
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June 10, 2007
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLikely Teddy's final performance before passing away on January 13, 2010
1. Joy
2. When Somebody Loves You Back
February 14, 2002
Wiltern Theatre
Los Angeles, California, United States1. Joy
2. When Somebody Loves You Back
3. Love TKO(David Oliver cover)
4. Do Me
5. You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
6. Close the Door
7. Turn Off the Lights
8. Truly Blessed
9. If You Don't Know Me by Now(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes cover)
10. Wake Up Everybody(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes cover)
11. Bad Luck(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes cover)
12. The Love I Lost(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes cover)
13. Only You
14. Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose
August 15, 2001
Beacon Theatre
New York, New York, United StatesNovember 20, 1993
Soul Train Studios
Los Angeles, California, United States1. Voodoo
2. I Choose You
November 2, 1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Burbank, California, United States1. Can't Help Nobody
June 15, 1993
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United States1. Close the Door
March 12, 1991
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, California, United States1. Make It With You(Bread cover)
January 27, 1986
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, California, United States1. Love 4/2
March 13, 1982
Music Hall at Fair Park
Dallas, Texas, United StatesMarch 6, 1982
Houston Music Hall
Houston, Texas, United StatesMarch 5, 1982
Houston Music Hall
Houston, Texas, United StatesFebruary 3, 1982
Hammersmith Odeon
London, England, United Kingdom1. I Don't Love You Anymore
2. The More I Get, the More I Want
3. You Can’t Hide From Yourself
4. Love TKO(David Oliver cover)
5. Lady
6. Where Did All the Lovin' Go
7. The Whole Towns Laughing at Me
8. Come Go With Me
9. Close the Door
10. Turn Off the Lights
11. Only You
12. Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)(Diana Ross cover)
November 13, 1981
Reunion Arena
Dallas, Texas, United StatesNovember 12, 1981
Mid-South Coliseum
Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesNovember 7, 1981
Painters Mill Star Theatre
Owings Mills, Maryland, United StatesNovember 6, 1981
Painters Mill Star Theatre
Owings Mills, Maryland, United StatesNovember 5, 1981
Capital Centre
Landover, Maryland, United StatesOctober 16, 1981
Reunion Arena
Dallas, Texas, United StatesOctober 3, 1981
Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum
Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesSeptember 25, 1981
Stanley Theatre
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesLate show
View on Setlist.fm →Teddy Pendergrass has released 28+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The Best Of Teddy Pendergrass, The More I Get, The More I Want (D-Nice Remix), We Got Love. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Teddy Pendergrass's most popular tracks include Love T.K.O., Close the Door, Turn off the Lights, When Somebody Loves You Back, Come Go with Me. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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