From Gold to Glory

Book excerpt: "This inspiring book chronicles the life of Jerry Cummings, the legendary lead tenor for the ever-famous Harold Melvin &the Blue Notes. It details his rise with Teddy Pendergrass to the top of the music world. His inspiring ministry is a reminder to all who read this book of the wonders and powers of God in our lives." James Taylor Sr. Publisher of the Kankakee City News, The Illinois News and Essential Voices magazine This soul-stirring book archives the life journey of Jerry Cummings, the legendary lead tenor for the world-famous group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, and his rise with Teddy Pendergrass to the pinnacle of the music world. This gripping story with the milieu of the explosive 1950s through the 1970s contrasts the dual life of one man in search of the gold of stardom and another part of him in search of the glory of triumph in Christ. The historical impact of the Sound of Philadelphia comes to life through this man who was involved with women, drugs, many betrayals, abandonment, broken promises, and attempts to end his life. After leaving the side of Minister Louis Farrakhan in the Nation of Islam, Jerry reached the turning point in his life as he searched for God, realizing that the success of gold/platinum albums and relationships was only a shadow of what he was really searching for.