Friday, January 15, 2010

Dead Page: Swamp Rock-- R&B Singer

BOBBY CHARLES, 71

One of the founders of the music called Swamp Rock in the southern Louisiana area, died January 14, 2010. Singer-song writer who wrote "Walking to New Orleans" for Fats Domino, "See You Later Alligator" for Bill Haley, and "(I Don't Know Why I Love You) But I Do" for Clarence "Frogman" Henry. He also played on the Band's Last Waltz concert. He has an album scheduled for release in February with long-time friend Dr. John.


TEDDY PENDERGRASS, 59

Died Jan. 13, 2010. Sang lead with harold melvin & the Blue Notes on "If You Don't Know me By Now" and had solo hits with "Closethe Door," "It Don't Hurt Now" and "Love T.K.O.."

He was injured in a car crash 28 years ago and confined to a wheelchair.

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