In 2006, he met Joan Williams, and proposed four months later. In June 1987, he married a former dancer named Karen Still, but they divorced in 2002. Teddy Pendergrass had three children: Tisha, LaDonna, and Theodore Jr.
Teddy Pendergrass and his first wife Karen in 1990.
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On July 13, 1985, Teddy Pendergrass made a triumphant return to the stage at the Live Aid concert in his hometown of Philadelphia, in front of a live audience of over 99,000 and 1.5 billion TV viewers.Īged 35 at the time, it was his first live performance following the accident. Turn Off the Lights (Rerecorded) song from the album Soul Love: 25 Gorgeous Tracks. He made an emotional comeback at Live Aid Listen to Teddy Pendergrass Turn Off the Lights (Rerecorded) MP3 song.It's just a wonderfully glorious opportunity that I've been given, and I'm just taking total advantage of it." I've always wanted to know I could do it again, in spite of my disability. "At the same time, I've accepted my disability and moved on with my life. Speaking ahead of a tour in 2002, he opened up about his disability, saying: "Something put me out of the business that was not my doing, not my fault. While Watson survived with minor injuries, Pendergrass tragically suffered a spinal cord injury, leaving him a paraplegic, paralyzed from the chest down for the rest of his life.ĭespite this, he continued to record music, releasing several successful albums, until his retirement in 2007. Pendergrass and his passenger, Tenika Watson, a nightclub performer who he had just met, were trapped in the wreckage for 45 minutes. He lost control of his Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, the car hit a guard rail, crossed into the oncoming lane, and hit two trees. In Philadelphia, Pendergrass was involved in a serious car crash. Teddy Pendergrass's career was largely stalled on March 18, 1982. They never managed to find success again, but still carried on until Melvin's death in 1997. Pendergrass quit the group in 1975, and the Blue Notes failed to recapture their success with his replacements. While Pendergrass sang most of the group's songs, Melvin was in charge of the group's finances.Īt one stage, Pendergrass wanted the group to be renamed 'Teddy Pendergrass and the Blue Notes', as fans kept mistaking him for Melvin. The Philly Years A Touch of Class It's Time for Love/This One's for You It's Time for Love Live in London The Best of Teddy Pendergrass: Turn Off the Lights Significant Singles The Hits The Very Best of Teddy Pendergrass Close the Door It's Time for Love/Heaven Only Knows Pure Love Forever Gold: Teddy Pendergrass Best of Teddy Pendergrass Anthology Greatest Hits: Love TKO Back 2 Back Best of Teddy Pendergrass Love TKO: The Very Best of Teddy Pendergrass Timeless Classics Teddy/It's Time for Love Teddy Pendergrass The Best of Teddy Pendergrass Greatest Hits Believe in Love: The Very Best of Teddy Pendergrass The Best of Teddy Pendergrass and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes Golden Legends Golden Legends Marvin Gaye/Teddy Pendergrass Soul Duo Teddy Pendergrass Soulbox R&B Soul The One and Only Forever Gold: Sexual Healing Sexual Healing Music of Your Life: Best of Teddy Pendergrass Playlist: The Very Best of Teddy Pendergrass The Essential Teddy Pendergrass Soul Legends Soul Superstar Love T.K.By 1975, Teddy Pendergrass and Harold Melvin were not getting along, and were clashing over financial issues and personality differences. Wouldn't it be nice? Wouldn't it be so right
This winding, this winding road is so long I don't know what to do with myself without your love
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