Teddy Richards is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer from the United States. He is most known as the son of late Aretha Franklin, the famous singer, songwriter, and actor. He worked as a guitarist for his mother, Aretha Franklin, for almost 25 years.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Teddy Richards |
| First Name | Teddy |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Date of Birth | February 1964 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Profession | singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Father Name | Theodore Richard White |
| Father Profession | businessman, songwriter and producer |
| Mother Name | Aretha Louise Franklin |
| Mother Profession | singer, songwriter, and actress |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Sibilings | Clarence Franklin, Edward Franklin, and Kecalf Cunningham |
His Family and Married Life
It is unclear what his marital status is. To yet, his bio does not include information on his wife and children. His personal life is something he wants to keep secret.
Aretha Franklin was my mother.
Aretha Franklin’s full name is Aretha Louise Franklin, and she rose to fame after releasing songs like “I Never Loved a Man” and “Respect” in 1967. She was born on March 25, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Barbara Franklin, a vocalist, and Clarence Franklin, a Baptist preacher, and civil rights activist, were her parents.
She has three brothers and sisters. When she was six years old, her parents divorced. She and her brothers were raised by their father after their parents divorced, although their mother visited them often. Her parents never got divorced. Her mother died of a heart attack in 1952. She started singing when she was ten years old. Her father started professionally managing her singing when she was 12 years old. In 1956, she released her first album, ‘Songs of Faith.’
Married And Divorced
His father’s name is Theodore Richard White, also known professionally as Ted White. He is an entrepreneur, composer, and producer. The pair initially met at a Detroit bar via singer Della Reese. They married in 1961 while traveling Ohio after just a few weeks of dating. They divorced in 1969, after eight years of marriage. Teddy was raised by the Ted family after his parents divorced. Teddy is Aretha’s third child.
His Mother’s Death
His mother died on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76, at home in Detroit. She has been fighting Pancreatic cancer for quite some time. She breathed her last in front of her family and close friends. It was a terrible moment for the family and the music business as a whole. Several celebrities paid homage to her after her passing. On August 19, her memorial service was conducted at New Bethel Baptist Church.
Net Worth
He has a large net worth and income. Teddy Richards’s net worth is about $2 million as of March 2024. He is able to make that kind of money via his three-decade career in music. He is a gifted guitarist and vocalist. Teddy used to play as a guitarist alongside his mother in a number of performances. He supplemented his income by playing in various clubs, festivals, and concerts.
He has performed in a number of countries, including Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. Teddy Richards, his stage name, has already published three albums. He is one of the more seasoned artists. His mother had an estimated net worth of $80 million. She had made that much money via her singing profession. Her albums have already sold 75 million copies worldwide. She was one of the most impressive performances. On November 7, 2017, she gave her last performance at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
She died without leaving a will. She received many major honors throughout her career, including 18 Grammy Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and many more.
Trivia
- He was born in the United States in February 1964. His birthdate is not shown on any of his wiki pages.
- He was given the name after his father.
- He is an American citizen.
- Clarence Franklin, Edward Franklin, and Kecalf Cunningham are his three half-siblings from his mother’s side.
