R & B singer Teddy Pendergrass dead at 59
Teddy Pendergrass giving some fans "one shining moment." (Photo: my.mashable.com)
Sadly it came as no surprise, but soul and R&B lovers everywhere still mourn the loss of legendary Philadelphia singer Teddy Pendergrass. He died in a hometown hospital after a long battle with illness. Pendergrass was 59 years old. We of the payday loans family at Personal Money Store offer our condolences.
Famous for songs like “Turn off the Lights” and “Love TKO”
Not only that, but from 1994-1999, NCAA men’s basketball fans know him as the singer of the championship song “One Shining Moment.” According to CNN, Teddy Pendergrass‘s family has not revealed specific details of his illness. They have only revealed that it was “related to complications from a 1982 car accident.” The accident paralyzed him, and he spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
In the words of his publicist, “His beloved family surrounded him. The world has lost one of its greatest voices and performers.” Pendergrass is survived by three children, as well as extended family.
From Cadillacs to Blue Notes to Solo Greatness
Teddy Pendergrass began his music career with the Cadillacs in the late 1960s. The group later merged with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Pendergrass started out as a drummer, but soon his big baritone voice couldn’t be contained behind the drum kit. Songs like the number one hit “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” effectively gave him the push he needed to go solo. Numerous Grammy nominations, Billboard and American Music Award wins were soon to follow. After his tragic 1982 car accident, Pendergrass returned to the music studio a mere two years later to record an album. Just before his death, he was creating a musical about his life called “I Am Who I Am.”
As a tribute, make “One Shining Moment” his
I’m sure there may be some contractual obligations at work here, but I think it would be a nice gesture on the part of CBS NCAA Basketball coverage if they made the Teddy Pendergrass version of “One Shining Moment” the permanent rendition played after the NCAA Men’s Championship game. Greg Gumbel would probably have no objections. If the current performer is due some money, buy him out. If it sets you back in the short term, use payday loans.
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