The music world is mourning the loss of Curtis “Curt-T-T” Bedeau, the guitarist, vocalist and founding member of the legendary Brooklyn R&B and hip-hop group Full Force. Bedeau passed away on August 17, 2026. He was an original member of the group, which has been making music since 1976.
A cause of death has not been publicly revealed by his family or representatives at this time.
Full Force announced Bedeau’s passing on social media, writing:
“It’s a sad day. We say goodbye to one of our own. Full Force’s Curt-T-T. Rest in Paradise Curt until we meet again.”
Bedeau was part of the six-member Full Force ensemble alongside brothers Paul Anthony “P.A.” George, Lucien “Bow-Legged Lou” George Jr. and Brian “B-Fine” George, as well as cousins Gerry “Baby Gerry” Charles and Hugh “Shy Shy” Clark.
Together, the Brooklyn-based group became a major force in R&B, hip-hop, freestyle, pop and dance music, both as recording artists and as songwriters and producers.
Full Force played a major role in shaping the sound of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, helping create some of the group’s biggest hits, including “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” “All Cried Out” and the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Head to Toe.”
The group also produced UTFO’s groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop hit “Roxanne, Roxanne,” which sparked the famous “Roxanne Wars” of answer records.
Their production and songwriting credits extended across multiple genres and generations. Full Force worked with artists including James Brown, Cheryl “Pepsii” Riley, Samantha Fox, the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC and Britney Spears.
For James Brown, Full Force wrote and produced “I’m Real,” helping revitalize the legendary performer’s career during the late 1980s. They also wrote and produced Cheryl “Pepsii” Riley’s “Thanks for My Child,” which became a major R&B hit.
As performers themselves, Full Force recorded songs including “Alice, I Want You Just for Me,” “Temporary Love Thing” and “Ain’t My Type of Hype.” The latter became an enduring club favorite and was prominently featured in the 1990 film House Party.
Bedeau’s longtime collaborator Lisa Lisa also shared a tribute following news of his death.
“I just heard the news. Curtis ‘Curt-T-T’ is part of the legendary Full Force ensemble who wrote and produced my biggest hits,” Lisa Lisa wrote. “I worked closely with him and the entire Full Force family for many years so this one hits close to home.”
She continued by sending her deepest condolences to Bedeau’s family and wrote, “Sleep well Curtis. You will be missed.”
Bedeau leaves behind a musical legacy that spans decades and helped influence the sound of R&B, hip-hop, freestyle and pop music. Through Full Force’s recordings, songwriting and production work, his contributions reached generations of music fans and artists.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Curtis “Curt-T-T” Bedeau’s family, friends, Full Force, and all who loved and worked with him during this difficult time.
Rest in Paradise, Curtis “Curt-T-T” Bedeau.
