Roderick “Pooh” Clark (1973–2022), R&B singer with Hi-Five

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Roderick “Pooh” Clark was a singer with the R&B group Hi-Five, known for their 1991 hit “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game).”

• Died: April 17, 2022 (Who else died on April 17?)
• Details of death: Died at a hospital in Waco, Texas of complications from an infection and pneumonia at the age of 49.
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Musical career

Clark co-founded Hi-Five in 1989 in Waco, Texas. They rose to fame with several singles from their 1990 self-titled debut album, including the No. 1 hit “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game).” Other popular songs from Hi-Five included “I Can’t Wait Another Minute,” “She’s Playing Hard to Get,” and “Quality Time.” In 1993, Hi-Five was involved in a traffic accident; Clark was severely injured and remained paralyzed from the chest down. He used a wheelchair for the rest of his life.  

Tributes to Roderick “Pooh” Clark

RIP Roderick "Pooh" Clark of Hi-Five.

Their Unsung is the saddest one I've seen. So much tragedy to such a talented led group. pic.twitter.com/Z8hJg067ec

— Connoisseur of Creamy Men! (@Geechee4YoDaddy) April 18, 2022

🤲🏽🖤🇺🇸🪶Live immortally Roderick “Pooh” Clark from HI-FIVE. In this classic Quality Time written by R.Kelly and background vocals by R.Kelly you can see a mural of the Native Aboriginal Original Indigenous Foundational Black American #hifive #freerkelly #rnb #fba #ancientamerica pic.twitter.com/VqIuPCtlcz

— Melrose Radio NYC🇺🇸 (@Melroseradionyc) April 19, 2022

I am saddened to find out that Roderick "Pooh" Clark another member of the famed singing group "Hi5" passed away on…

Posted by Martinez Little on Monday, April 18, 2022

Hi-Five is easily one of my favorite 90s male groups. Rest easy to the og member, Roderick “Pooh” Clark 🕊🖤 pic.twitter.com/ipJS10Aooc

— ♊️Nene P. (@Nene_689) April 19, 2022

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