R&B Singer David Peaston Dead at 54 (Number 3)

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R.i.p david peaston




http://www.eurweb.com/2012/02/singer-david-peaston-dies-at-54/


With sadness we report that R&B/gospel singer David Peaston has passed. He was 54. Unfortunately, as of this posting, details of his death are not available. However, according to postings on his Facebook page, he died on Wednesday.

EUR received this note of remembrance from his friend, singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley:

“David Peaston and I were, in the beginning, the only secular artists doing Gospel traveling plays. Back then there were just about 4 shows out so they stayed out a long time. I met David doing the show “Momma Don’t”. We ended up doing several shows together after that and were official Road Dawgs! I Soooooooooo Loved this Man with the Hearty Laugh, Great Sense of Humor, That Incredible Voice, and He was The Most Amazing Friend!!! This hurts so much. He had a Gift that commanded the Room. David will be sorely missed. My Condolences go out to His Beautiful Wife and Children and All the Many Friends and Fans His Presence has Touched and Blessed.”

According to his Wikipedia page, Peaston won a Soul Train Music Award in 1990 for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist. He is mostly known for the singles, “Two Wrongs (Don’t Make it Right)” and “Can I?”, the latter of which was originally recorded by Eddie Kendricks.

In the late 1980s, Peaston, a former schoolteacher, born in St. Louis, won several competitions on the Showtime at the Apollo television show, winning over the audience with a powerful rendition of “God Bless the Child.”

Peaston was diagnosed with diabetes and had his legs amputated, forcing him to use prosthesis.

EUR will publish more details of David Peaston’s death as they become available
 
Re: R.i.p david peaston

Damn r.i.p, I was always a fan of dude... I remember when he won on show time at the apollo...
 
Re: R.i.p david peaston

R.I.P...he was a great singer with incredible range..i always hated the fact he never really blew up...
 
Re: R.i.p david peaston

One of the great tenors this side of Phillip Bailey.

R.I.P.

 
Re: R.i.p david peaston

he lived the American Idol dream 14 years before that show hit the air.

RIP.
 
Re: R.i.p david peaston

Wow...Rest in Peace.

His first album was a classic...on my five deserted island CDs.
 
Re: R.i.p david peaston

Rest In Peace David. I purchased your first album all those years ago
after we watched you win. Your talent remains your legacy forever.
My condolences to your family.

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Re: R.i.p david peaston

Sad news...damn, didn't know he had both legs amputated due to diabetes! Fuck! That's so sad...all that suffering for something that could have been preventable. :(
 
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