Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Throughout his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. [1]

For almost 25 years, from 1981 to 2005, Luther Vandross dominated the American R&B music charts like no other artist before or since. In that span he released eight #1 R&B albums, seven #1...

Apr 2, 2014 · Luther Vandross was a singer and songwriter whose smooth style and voice lent themselves to romantic ballads. (1951-2005) Who Was Luther Vandross? In 1981, Luther Vandross released his debut...

Jan 5, 2025 · Luther Vandross was an American soul and pop singer, songwriter, and producer whose widespread popularity and reputation as a consummate stylist began in the early 1980s. His distinctive baritone, precise phrasing, and unabashedly romantic songs made him a leading artist in urban contemporary music.

1 day ago · “A chair is still a chair…” Luther Vandross fans the world over know every little hum, dip and run that follows those famous opening lyrics, and they’re rejoicing that the acclaimed 2024 ...

Luther Vandross. Soundtrack: The Goonies. Designated the "heartbeat" of R&B during the 1980s and 1990s, Luther Vandross led a productive singing and songwriting life before to this preeminence.

12 hours ago · The incomparable Luther Vandross gets his just due in "Luther: Never Too Much," an overdue but deeply rewarding documentary that looks at the life and career of the late R&B singer, who died in ...

One of the most successful R&B artists of all time achieving best-selling albums, Grammys, and hits such as Never Too Much, Endless Love, and many others.

Nov 25, 2024 · Luther: Never Too Much chronicles the story of Luther Vandross from his formative years in Harlem, appearing in the Apollo Theater house band and the first episodes of Sesame Street, through his ascendance to become the indisputable master of the love song.

Luther Vandross (1951–2005) was a vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose musical compositions influenced Broadway, pop, and late-night radio formatting. Born in New York City to Luther Vandross Sr. and his wife Mary Ida, Luther Ronzoni Vandross grew up surrounded by the city’s rich culture.