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Thread Title: RIP Teddy Pendergrass
Created On Thursday January 14, 2010 5:16 AM

bobbyw8469
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Thursday January 14, 2010 5:16 AM

The world lost a great singer.....anyone know if he ever sang the Natl Anthem at a ball game?

Edited: Thursday January 14, 2010 at 5:32 AM by bobbyw8469

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Ironmanfan
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Thursday January 14, 2010 5:26 AM

I think he performed prior to Phila. 76er's games back in the Dr. J era

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Thursday January 14, 2010 5:30 AM

RIP Teddy! But at least edit his name in the title to spell it right.

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ROCKDJRW
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Thursday January 14, 2010 5:32 AM

Quick Google search reveals:
Teddy Pendergrass sang the National Anthem before the game between the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers at First Union Center on April 16, 2003 in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Eagles recently held an extravagant house party Sept. 8, 2003 to herald their new home at Lincoln Financial Field. Lighting Systems Design, Inc. (LSDI) produced a spectacular stadium opening show combining lasers, lighting, pyrotechnics and huge fireballs to provide what spectators claimed is one of the most spectacular shows ever witnessed in the City of Brotherly Love.

The event was part of a half-hour Monday Night Football pre-game show which featured Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan singing "God Bless America," a stirring video of Eagles history, Teddy Pendergrass singing the National Anthem, an F-16 flyover, and a surprise appearance by actor Sylvester Stallone. The show was designed to inaugurate the new stadium and kick-off the Eagles' 2003 NFL season with an unforgettable experience for more than 67,000 fans in attendance and the 2 million plus fans watching the local ABC affiliates broadcast.

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bobbyw8469
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Thursday January 14, 2010 5:32 AM

lol..I already edited it one time.....anyway...RIP

PS - I vaguely remember him doing an NBA All STar game post car accident.......

Edited: Thursday January 14, 2010 at 5:33 AM by bobbyw8469

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ROCKDJRW
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Thursday January 14, 2010 5:38 AM

You may be right. I remember when the all-star game was in Philly the entire theme was centered around the "Philly Sound". I remember Hall & Oates performing as well.

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Thursday January 14, 2010 6:14 AM

sad to hear

RIP

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Thursday January 14, 2010 6:57 AM

Very sad. When I think about all the great Black singers who have died in the past couple of years it just boggles my mind. Luther Vandross, Barry White, Michael Jackson, Levi Stubbs, Isaac Hayes, the list goes on and on. RIP Teddy.

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bobbyw8469
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Thursday January 14, 2010 7:06 AM

Heaven must be putting on one awesome concert right now!

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metrotheme
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Thursday January 14, 2010 2:00 PM

Teddy was an inspiration. He made such wonderful music and his voice just was penetrating. Compared to what passes for R+B on the radio now, Teddy sounds like a men among boys.

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Thursday January 14, 2010 2:45 PM

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Thursday January 14, 2010 4:14 PM

I saw Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes 35+ years ago. Great show.

I'm glad he started singing again after the accident. He had a smooth, soulful sound lacking in today's R&B music.

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Blacklabelsociety
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Thursday January 14, 2010 11:30 PM

<< I saw Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes 35+ years ago. Great show.

Joe >>

That wouldve been an awesome show.

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