Luther Vandross facts for kids
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Luther Vandross
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Vandross performing with Diana Ross in New York in 2000
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Luther Ronzoni Vandross |
| Born | April 20, 1951 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | July 1, 2005 (aged 54) Edison, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, adult contemporary, soft rock, soul jazz, quiet storm |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1968–2005 |
| Labels | Cotillion, Epic, Virgin, J, Legacy |
| Associated acts | Change, Chic, Dionne Warwick, Mariah Carey, Richard Marx, Whitney Houston |
Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951-July 1, 2005) was an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter. He had over 25 million albums and won eight Grammy Awards during his singing career.
Vandross died of a stroke on July 1, 2005.
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