American R&B Soul-singer Teddy Pendergrass has a unique way of delivering an unbelievably powerful sound. His energy is matched only by his funky sounds and grooving beats. Who else could sing a song about falling out of love and make it sound so empowering and upbeat? An inspiration to many, many musicians who followed his act, this Philadelphia native and former member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes will forever remain a legacy of soul music.

TEDDY PENDERGRASS

March 26, 1950-January 13, 2010

THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA LOSES ONE OF ITS MOST POWERFUL VOICES

KENNY GAMBLE AND LEON HUFF, LEGENDARY PRODUCERS AND ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES, "DEEPLY SADDENED" BY DEATH OF "BEST FRIEND" AND "ONE OF THE GREATEST"

PHILADELPHIA - TEDDY PENDERGRASS, one of the leading soul singers of all time and R&B's reigning sex symbol in the 1970s and '80s, died last night following a prolonged illness.

On Wednesday, January 13th, Teddy Pendergrass died at a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after fighting a long illness.

Pendergrass or Teddy P for short, is known for such love ballads as "Turn Off the Lights" and "Love TKO,".

Legacy is beginning an unprecedented deal with Gamble & Huff, legendary producers of the Philly Soul sound, to bring back into print many of the classic albums of the genre. You can now find the following classic albums at your local digital retailer:
1. Edwin Birdsong: Edwin Birdsong