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Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 - July 1, 2005) was an American R&B singer. A formidable soul artist whose career spanned four decades- 70's (as backing singer to David Bowie's Young Americans) and Chic, as well as his own explosion on the decades music with "Superstar, A House is not a Home". In the 80's a vocalist on early Change singles (Searching) continuing a solo career that perhaps never realized its true potential. In the 80's became an R&B icon with such releases as "Never too Much", "Power of Love", "If only for One Night", "Here and Now", plus many others. |
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Bringing the 90s Back Date: 09 Nov 2009
Extra TV -
I liked about the 90s because 70s songs cameback like American woman by Lenny Kravitz.Fly Like An Eagle by singer Seal.Natural woman by singer Celine Dion.Killing me softly with his song by the Fugees.I’m Every woman by Whitney Houston.1980 makeover song Endless Love by Luther Vandross/Mariah carey.But When I watched SNL Back in 1998/1999.Comedy Central favorite Episode is when Marisa Tomei ...
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How did Luther's name get on this dross? Date: 15 Oct 2009
Belfast Telegraph -
Luther Vandross, the smooth and sexy soul singer who died in 2005 has been honoured with a dubious posthumous accolade. His name has been given to a new burger which is selling like hot cakes across America and is so unhealthy and fattening that Homer Simpson himself would have difficulty finishing one. Related Stories Tyra shows how to be a perfect model
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Relevant Links Date: 12 Oct 2009
AllAfrica.com -
It was a mixed menu of jazz. They played contemporary, smooth, straight forward. They also redid classics in a jazz fashion, from the likes of the late Luther Vandross with songs like Any Love and Never Too Much and Groover Washington Jr's Soulful Strut.
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Donut Burger is 1,500-Calorie Hit Date: 08 Oct 2009
FOX 61 Chattanooga -
The burger was reportedly popularized in the South by Mulligan's, a bar in Decatur, Ga., that claims to have invented it after they ran out of burger buns. They called it the "Luther burger" after singer Luther Vandross who is said to have been a fan.
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Kendrick Jackson takes stage at Detroit Live! Date: 31 Aug 2009
Detroit News -
Anyone in love with true R&B crooners such as Luther Vandross, Gerald Levert or Will Downing will immediately connect with Kendrick Jackson.
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Miller, Marcus Date: 21 Aug 2009
Jazz.com -
Electric bassist Marcus Miller's warm and vibrant tone creates a bridge from the fusion styles of the 1970s to a more contemporary sound. Rooted in rhythm 'n' blues and the approach of Jaco Pastorius, Miller developed his own signature techniques for slapping, picking and plucking the bass, which can be heard on popular recordings by artists such as Luther Vandross and Grover Washington Jr., and ...
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Travis Tritt Date: 11 Aug 2009
Broward-Palm Beach New Times -
Ever wondered what happened to '80s piano-man cheeseball Richard "Right Here Waiting" Marx? Well, he shared the 2003 "Song of the Year Grammy" for co-writing Luther Vandross' "Dance with My Father," and, perhaps even odder, co-wrote two songs with Travis Tritt on the Georgia-born longhaired outla...
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ROCHELLE RILEY: Jackson's death is a time for reflection Date: 30 Jun 2009
Detroit Free Press -
Watching the nonstop coverage of Michael Jackson's death has reminded me of other voices quieted too soon. Nearly six years ago, on the Fourth of July, it was Barry White. Four years ago, on July 1, it was Luther Vandross.
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