Original: Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 - January 13, 2010) was an American R&B \/O/ soul singer and songwriter.
Simplified: Teddy Pendergrass (real name: Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass) (born March 26, 1950 â "died January 13, 2010) was an American R&B and soul singer\/songwriter.