Luther Vandross

Quick Facts

Full Name	Luther Vandross
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 20, 1951(1951-04-20)
Age	73
Date Of Death	2005-07-01
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aries

Luther Vandross Biography

Luther Vandross is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on April 20, 1951 in New York, United States. R&B and soul singer/songwriter who recorded “Dance With My Father”, in 2003. Also, “Never Too Much”, and “Always and Forever” were also recorded. In the late 1970s, he was the leader of Change.

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Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists including Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, and Donna Summer. He later became a lead singer of the group Change, which released its gold-certified debut album, The Glow of Love, in 1980 on Warner/RFC Records. After Vandross left the group, he was signed to Epic Records as a solo artist and released his debut solo album, Never Too Much, in 1981.

While in high school, Vandross founded the first Patti LaBelle fan club, of which he was president. He also performed in a group, Shades of Jade, that once played at the Apollo Theater. During his early years in show business he appeared several times at the Apollo’s famous amateur night. While a member of a theater workshop, Listen My Brother, he was involved in the singles “Only Love Can Make a Better World” and “Listen My Brother”. He appeared with the group in several episodes of the first season of Sesame Street during 1969–1970.

He was the youngest of four children born to Mary and Luther Sr.

Luther Vandross Net Worth

Luther Vandross is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luther Vandross 's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While in high school, he performed at the Apollo Theater with the group Shades Of Jade. Vandross studied at Western Michigan University before he decided to pursue music full time.

He has sold over 25 million records and won eight Grammy Awards.

Luther Ronzoni Vandross, Jr. was born on April 20, 1951, at Bellevue Hospital, in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. He was the fourth child and second son of Mary Ida Vandross and Luther Vandross, Sr. His father was an upholsterer and singer, and his mother was a nurse. Vandross was raised in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in the NYCHA Alfred E. Smith Houses public housing development. At the age of three, having his own phonograph, Vandross taught himself to play the piano by ear.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Luther Vandross Dating?

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In 1978, Vandross sang lead vocals for Greg Diamond’s disco band, Bionic Boogie, on the song titled “Hot Butterfly”. Also in 1978, he appeared on Quincy Jones’s Sounds…and Stuff Like That!!, most notably on the song “I’m Gonna Miss You in the Morning” along with Patti Austin. Vandross also sang with the band Soirée and was the lead vocalist on the track “You Are the Sunshine of My Life”; he also contributed background vocals to the album along with Jocelyn Brown and Sharon Redd, each of whom also saw solo success. Additionally, he sang the lead vocals on the group Mascara’s LP title song “See You in L.A.” released in 1979. Vandross also appeared on the group Charme’s 1979 album Let It In.

Facts & Trivia

Luther Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Luther Vandross celebrates birthday on April 20 of every year.

Vandross made his career breakthrough as a featured singer with the vaunted pop-dance act Change, a studio concept created by French-Italian businessman Jacques Fred Petrus. Their 1980 hits, “The Glow of Love” (by Romani, Malavasi and Garfield) and “Searching” (by Malavasi), featured Vandross as the lead singer. In a 2001 interview with Vibe, Vandross said “The Glow of Love” was “the most beautiful song I’ve ever sung in my life.” Both songs were from Change’s debut album, The Glow of Love.

What is Luther Vandross most famous song?

• Stop to Love. …
• How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye (with Dionne Warwick) …
• So Amazing. …
• The Best Things in Life Are Free (with Janet Jackson) …
• Here and Now. …
• Endless Love (with Mariah Carey) …
• Never Too Much. …
• Dance with My Father.

Is Whitney Houston related to Luther Vandross?

In high school, Vandross’ grades suffered as he pursued his love of music. His favorite singers were all women: Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, and Cissy Houston, mother of pop superstar Whitney Houston. Vandross formed his own music group Listen My Brother, with several friends, including Carlos Alomar.

Is Luther Vandross married?

Vandross was never married and had no children. His mother outlived all of her four children, and his three older siblings all predeceased him due to diabetes and asthma.

How much is Luther Vandross estate worth now?

Net Worth: $40 Million
Gender:| Male
Height:| 6 ft 2 in (1.905 m)
Profession:| Singer, Record producer, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Composer, Actor
Nationality:| United States of America

Who sang at Luther's funeral?

Funeral included performances by Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder. NEW YORK — Fans, friends and family came from around the world over the past three days to pay their respects to the late Luther Vandross. The singing legend died one week ago and, following a two-day wake, was laid to rest Friday.