By: Lily Knickerbocker
Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, also known as Teddy Pendergrass, is an R&B singer born and raised in Philadelphia. In the beginning of his music career, Pendergrass was the lead singer of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. He left the group in 1976 and dove into a solo career. Pendergrass went on to release five consecutive platinum albums, which was a record for any African American R&B artist. Teddys most popular song, “Love T.K.O” has over sixteen million spotify streams, deeming him a classic singer and songwriter. Unfortunately in 1982, Teddy faced a car crash, ultimately leaving him paralyzed and halting his career. Teddy Pendergrass died of respiratory failure in 2010, but his name lives on as one of the most successful artists from Philadelphia, if not of all time. To find out more about Teddy Pendergrass, you can visit The Official Website of Teddy Pendergrass, or stream his music on your preferred platform.
These local artists inspire people from Chester County and beyond to pursue their passion and ambitions. While there is a substantial number of artists from Pennsylvania who have gained large amounts of popularity, there are also incredible underrated local artists who can pursue their dreams with our support.