teddy pendergras (from teddy with love-live)Born Theodore DeReese Pendergrass in Kingstree, South Carolina, he was the son of Jesse Pendergrass and Ida Geraldine Epps. During Teddy's early childhood, his father left the Pendergrass family and was not an integral part of their lives. In 1962, Jesse was murdered, leaving Theodore fatherless. Years later, the Pendergrass family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Teddy attended Thomas Edison High School for Boys (now closed). He sang with the Edison Mastersingers. Subsequently, he dropped out[3] in the 11th grade to enter the music business. According to author Robert Ewell Greene, Pendergrass was ordained a minister as a youngster. Later he was to become a drummer for a band, and later lead singer. The church was his initiation for talent and eventual success.Songs:
Joy,
When Somebody Loves You Back
Love TKO
Do Me
You're My Latest My Greatest Inspiration,
Close the Door
Turn Off the Lights
Truly Blessed
Medley (If You Don't Know Me by Now
Wake Up Everybody, Bad Luck
The Love I Lost), Only You
Get Up Get Down Get Funky Get Loose
