Luther Vandross

Musician

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The Profile

Luther Vandross (1951–2005) was an American singer, songwriter and producer known for his rich, expressive voice and influential contributions to R&B and soul music.

Born April 20, 1951; died July 1, 2005. Vandross sold more than 40 million records and won 8 Grammy Awards. He is associated with the Quiet Storm style and worked with collaborators such as Marcus Miller and Nat Adderley Jr.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Luther Vandross's vocal genius, arrangements and live performance. One focuses on the 1982 album Forever, for Always, for Love and its Quiet Storm aesthetics; the other celebrates a 1995 Wembley concert and Vandross's showmanship. Collaborators mentioned include Marcus Miller, Nat Adderley Jr. and noted backing vocalists.

Notable Quotes

❝ Let's take another leap into the '80s, this time talking about a great artist prematurely lost in 2005 but never forgotten: Luther Vandross.

❝ March 30 1995: not just the mere date of a concert, but the date of an extraordinary event with an exceptional protagonist: Mr. Luther Vandross, one of the most admired voices of the soul world, that voice, that day, decided to etch that date within the Wembley arena with one of the most beautiful offerings that the soul music scene and beyond could provide.