Luther Vandross

Description: (Singer)

Luther Vandross, born as Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr., was an American singer-songwriter as well as record producer. Throughout his career, he mostly served as a background vocalist for numerous artists including Judy Collins, Bette Midler, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, David Bowie and Donna Summer. He had also served as the lead singer of the group named Change. His popular albums include ‘The Glow of Love,’ ‘Never Too Much,’ ‘Busy Body,’ ‘The Night I Fell in Love,’ ‘Never Let Me Go’ and ‘Your Secret Love.’ He was also the voice behind iconic singles, such as "Any Love", "Never Too Much", "For You to Love”, "I Can Make It Better", "Here and Now", "The Closer I Get to You", "The Best Things in Life Are Free" and "Endless Love". Talking about his achievements, the American singer sold over 35 million records worldwide during his career. He won eight Grammy Awards, five Soul Train Music Awards, including a special honor, and nine American Music Awards. The most iconic song of his career, "Dance with My Father," was a huge hit among the masses at the time of its release and is listened to till date. During his music career, Vandross also toured several times, singing his hit tracks at various events.

Overview

Birthday April 20, 1951 (Taurus)
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Alternative names Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.
Height 190 cm
City New York City
Died on July 1, 2005
Parents Luther Vandross, Sr.
Mary Ida Vandross
Relatives Ann D. Sanders, Charles Anthony Vandross, Patricia van Dross, Patricia Vandross

Did you know

What genre of music is Luther Vandross known for? Luther Vandross is known for his contributions to R&B and soul music.
How many Grammy Awards did Luther Vandross win? Luther Vandross won a total of eight Grammy Awards throughout his career.
What was Luther Vandross's most successful album? Luther Vandross's most successful album was "Dance with My Father," which won four Grammy Awards.
Did Luther Vandross collaborate with other famous artists? Yes, Luther Vandross collaborated with many famous artists, including Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Aretha Franklin.
What was Luther Vandross's biggest hit song? One of Luther Vandross's biggest hit songs is "Never Too Much," which topped the R&B charts and became a classic in his discography.
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