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Harold Melvin

musician

Melvin was a founding member and singer of the R&B band the Blue Notes, but he is most famous for discovering Teddy Pendergrass. Pendergrass initially played drums for the band and went on to be lead singer. The band's hits include “The Love I Lost” and “Wake Up Everybody.”

Born: 1939
Died: 1997

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