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.

3 days ago · LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH, the acclaimed and NAACP-nominated documentary is finally screening in the UK and returning to US theaters! The film, which chronicles the story of the vocal virtuoso using a wealth of rarely seen archives, will screen in the UK on January 30th and return for a weeklong run in US Theaters. Full details and ticket links below.

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 20, 2024 · Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of Luther Vandross, an eight-time GRAMMY® winner, revered songwriter, arranger, producer, performer, and one of the most gifted vocalists in music history.

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.