HI-FIVE’S RODERICK ‘POOH’ CLARK PASSES AWAY AT 49

Written by torresanz on April 19, 2022

Roderick “Pooh” Clark, an original member of Hi-Five, has died.

Marcus Sanders, fellow Hi-Five member, says… Roderick died on Sunday from complications from an infection and pneumonia at a hospital in Waco, TX.

We’ve learned that Roderick got into a car crash 30 years ago in Florida that left him paralyzed from the neck down, making him unable to walk. He developed an infection that spread through his body — one that persisted for some time.

He also developed pneumonia over the last 2 weeks, being in and out of the hospital up until his death.

Those close to Roderick have been posting tributes to the late singer online, including the band’s musical director Martinez Little, saying, “We had some amazing phone conversations in the past and some great visits when I came thru Waco! I’ll cherish them forever.”

Hi-Five – I Like the Way(The Kissing Game) – Hi-Five – YouTube

Roderick and his quintet group of R&B singers formed in 1989 … other than him and Marcus, they also had bandmates Tony Thompson, Russell Neal, and Toriano Easley. They reached the top of the charts in 1991 with their hit, “I Like The Way (The Kissing Game).”

Hi-Five – She’s Playing Hard to Get (Official Video) – YouTube

Roderick was 49.

RIP