Awards & Winners

Teddy Pendergrass

Date of Birth 26-March-1950
Place of Birth Philadelphia
(Pennsylvania, United States of America, Area code 215, Area code 267, Area codes 215 and 267)
Nationality United States of America
Also know as Teddy Pendegrass, Teddy Prendergrass, Teddy P, Teddy Bear, TP, Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, Sr., Pendergrass, Teddy
Profession Singer, Songwriter, Composer
Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Pendergrass first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in the 1970s before a successful solo career at the end of the decade. In 1982, he was severely injured in an auto accident in Philadelphia, resulting in his being paralyzed from the chest down. After his injury, he founded the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance, a foundation that helps those with spinal cord injuries. Pendergrass commemorated 25 years of living after his spinal cord injury with star filled event, 'Teddy 25 - A Celebration of Life' at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. His last performance was on a PBS special at Atlantic City's Borgata Casino in November 2008.

Awards by Teddy Pendergrass

Check all the awards nominated and won by Teddy Pendergrass.

1993


Nominations 1993 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Voodoo

1991


Nominations 1991 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

1988


Nominations 1988 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Joy

1981


Nominations 1981 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album Teddy
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance I Can't Live Without Your Love

1980


Nominations 1980 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album Teddy
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist

1979


American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist

Nominations 1979 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album Life Is a Song Worth Singing
American Music Award for Favorite Disco Male Artist
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist