Luther Vandross



First NameLuther
Middle NameRonzoni
Last NameVandross
Full Name at BirthLuther Ronzoni Vandross
Age54 (age at death)
Date of BirthApril 20, 1951
BirthplaceNew York, NY
Date of DeathJuly 1, 2005
Location of DeathJohn F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, NJ
Cause of DeathStroke
Height6' 2" (188 cm)
BuildLarge
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignAries
ReligionChristian
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
UniversityWestern Michigan University
Occupation CategoryVocalist
Claim to FameSultry and Beautiful Voice
Music GenreR&B/Soul, R&B
Music StyleQuiet Storm, Pop/Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Smooth Soul, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop
Music MoodSoothing, Laid-Back/Mellow, Romantic, Smooth, Warm, Stylish, Intimate, Confident, Poignant, Gentle, Sweet, Sentimental, Sexual, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sexy, Party/Celebratory, Passionate, Sensual
InstrumentVocals, Vocals (Background)

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx.


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#3,080
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Discography

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1982

1981

Filmography

Selected Luther Vandross film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1994
Reggie

1993
Jamison

1978
The Wiz Singers Adult Choir

1969
Listen My Brother

Soundtrack Credits

2007
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2004
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2003
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1999
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1995
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1992
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1992
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1990
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1985
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1981
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1979
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1978
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1969
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