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Bernard Wilson of the Blue Notes dies
Written by admin on December 28, 2010 – 8:03 pm - |
Bernard Wilson of the legendary group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes died on December 26 aged 64. The baritone singer passed away at Kresson View Center in Voorhees, New Jersey, after suffering a stroke and a heart attack. |
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Teddy Pendergrass dies aged 59
Written by admin on January 14, 2010 – 11:10 am -Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, who rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, has died aged 59. Pendergrass recently underwent colon cancer surgery which he had difficulty recovering from. He died while hospitalized at Bryn Mawr Hospital in suburban Philadelphia.
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Pendergrass began his career as a drummer for The Cadillacs. The Cadillacs merged with Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and Melvin soon invited Pendergrass to become the lead singer. After signing with Philadelphia International Records in 1972, the Blue Notes had hits such as “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” “I Miss You,” “Bad Luck” and “Wake Up Everybody.” |
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