Musicians have been paying their respects via Twitter to soul legend Teddy Pendergrass, who died yesterday.
“Celebrate our legends while they’re still with us,” wrote R&B singer Tyrese, “I spent many weeks with him. Teddy I HONOR you and Thank You for making R&B Raspy Sexy!!” Roots drummer ?uestlove, who, like Pendergrass, hails from Philadelphia, noted that, “soul will never be the same.” Jazzy Jeff, another Philadelphian, recalled how “Teddy gave me advice when I 1st started…very sad day.” Finally, Keri Hilson wrote simply, “RIP Teddy Pendergrass.”
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Prayers to his family. Such a talented singer and songwriter. My favorite song is “When Somebody Love You Back.” Not 70/30 not 60/40, talkin bout a 50/50 love. Ain’t that the truth.
we all will miss you very much
BJohnson, I must have played that song 4 or 5 times today. Great song. Prolly my fav too
Your struggle is over now Teddy!!! Rest in Peace..My favorite song was “I Don’t Love You Anymore”
Teddy changed soul music during his peak other male singers sung high pitch sensitive almost feminine but not teddy his forceful gruff masculine voice made women fall in love with his man’s man style. He will be in heaven jamming with rick james, curtis mayfield, micheal jackson, james brown wow that would be a show!
Igot too see Teddy back in the day fell in love with him then and still do today my best too his family God bless
Goodbye Teddy! You’ll be missed! You were one of the best!
Helen