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McFadden and Whitehead

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The Resume

    Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Gene McFadden (July 2, 1948-January 27, 2006)
    John Whitehead (July 10, 1949-May 11, 2004)
    Wrote and recorded the single 'Ain't No Stopping Us Now' (1979)
    McFadden died of lung and liver cancer at age 57
    Whitehead was murdered by two unknown gunmen while working on his car at age 54

Why they might be annoying:

    They were one hit wonders.
    They turned down an offer from Otis Redding to record the hit 'Sweet Soul Music.'
    After serving time for tax evasion and filing for bankruptcy, Whitehead released a solo album titled 'I Need Money Bad.'

Why they might not be annoying:

    They started as backup singers for Otis Redding.
    In addition to their own hit, they wrote 'Back Stabbers' for the O'Jays, 'I'll Always Love My Mama' for the Intruders and 'Bad Luck' and 'Wake Up Everybody' for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes.
    'Ain't No Stopping Us Now' went platinum with two million in sales and was adopted as a theme song by Philadelphia's Phillies, Eagles and 76ers.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying