He then co-wrote David Bowie's song "Fascination" and joined him on tour throughout 1974. His college education was short-lived, as he dropped out after just one year to pursue a career in the music industry.Ĭareer: Vandross' career began in 1972 when he contributed backing vocals to "Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway" in 1972. After graduating from high school in 1969, Luther attended Western Michigan University. His sisters brought him to see Aretha Franklin and other artists during live performances at the Apollo Theater, and he became inspired to pursue a career in music. Luther later dedicated the track "Dance with My Father" to his memory.Īt the age of nine, Luther's family relocated to the Bronx. His father, who was also a singer, died when Vandross was just eight. Raised in a public housing development on the Lower East Side, Luther started playing the piano at age three.
was born on April 20th of 1951 in Manhattan, New York City. To this day, Luther Vandross is considered one of the best vocalists of all time.Įarly Life: Luther Ronzoni Vandross, Jr. In 2004 alone, Luther won four Grammy Awards, including the Award for Song of the Year, which was presented in recognition of his track "Dance with My Father." He died not long after releasing this beloved song. Of those eight, he won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance a total of four times. He won a staggering number of awards, including eight Grammys.
In addition to experiencing commercial success, Vandross also won widespread praise from critics. He released a number of hit songs as a solo artist, and many of his duets also became widely popular.īefore his untimely passing, Luther Vandross managed to sell over 35 million records. Vandross later branched out and embarked upon a solo career, releasing a solo album in the same decade.
Outside of his work as a background vocalist, Luther gained recognition for his work as the lead singer of the group Change, which became commercially successful in the 80s.
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