Richard Pratt Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

Richard Pratt was the bass singer with Philadelphia soul group Blue Magic, known for hits including “Sideshow.”

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Dear Richard, It’s been two years today, since you’ve been gone. Your music is timeless and so enjoyable. I still can’t believe that you’re gone. I still remember what year it was, when during the year it was, and where I was working when I first hear “Blue Magic”. I was just blown away. I had never heard music quite like that before. And I haven’t heard anything like it since. It was just fantastic. Today, in honor of you, I will play “Blue Magic’s Greatest Hits” two times in honor of the...

Earline Taylor

March 01, 2024 | Houston, TX | Friend

The most amazing and beautiful soul group of the 1960s and beyond! Listening to them as a child sparked my imagination about love and places far away, and yet to visit. I thank Our Heavenly Father for sending His Angel Richard Pratt to grace us with his talent, aka Blue Magic! May God guide the family and comfort them to continue strong in the legacy of this musical group.

H. Patricia Blackshire

July 26, 2023 | Washington, DC

You have my condolences. From Pearl Williams and Barbara Williams of Garyville Louisiana

Barbara Williams

July 25, 2023 | Garyville Louisiana, LA | Friend

With deepest condolences sympathy. From Pearl Williams and Barbara Williams of Garyville Louisiana.

Barbara Williams

July 25, 2023 | Garyville, LA | Friend

During high school and in elementary school. Blue Magic's Philadelpia sound had me playing their records from sun up to sundown. The pitch perfect sound of the group and the harmony made me a lifelong fan - INSTANTLY. THANK you Blue Magic for sharing your GIFTS to the world. You made the world a much better place with your extraordinary unique sound. May God Bless You. And May Mr. Pratt and Mr. Mills rest in peace. Thank you! You will never be forgotten.

H. Patricia Blackshire

January 14, 2023

Blue magic was and still to this day one of my favorite groups. So sorry to the family for the loss of their love one, Mr. Richard Pratt. His and Blue Magic Music lives on thru their love ones and fans like me. Praying for the family

Carolyn Ross

December 29, 2022 | Macon, GA | Student

My Deepest Sympathies

Scott Chamberland

December 07, 2022 | Saint Agatha, ME

Thank You for your condolences and prayers during our time of distress and sorrow. Please continue to lift our family up in prayer. We miss him so much!

Mrs. Richard (Marlene) Pratt

June 17, 2022 | Family

RIP! Richard Pratt. I'm so Grateful for you & Blue Magic

May 22, 2022