Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

출생 : 1951-04-20, New York City, New York, USA

사망 : 2005-07-01

약력

Designated the "heartbeat" of R&B during the 1980s and 1990s, Luther Vandross led a productive singing and song writing life. At age 30, he finally recorded his first solo album with the No. 1 R&B and "Top 20" pop chart maker, "Never Too Much". He continued steadily with such albums as "Forever, for Always, for Love" in 1982 and "Give Me the Reasons" (1986), but it wasn't until 1989 that he had his first "Top 10" single with "Here and Now" (No. 6), which finally placed him securely on the love song pedestal. Such other No. 1 R&B singles would include "Stop to Love", "There's Nothing Better than Love" and "Any Love". The 1990s seemed, career-wise, stronger than ever again with a Top 40 hit duetting with Mariah Carey in 1994 on "My Endless Love" and the release of his No. 1 R&B signature version of "Always and Forever" (1994). On camera film and TV acting appearances include a cameo in Robert Townsend's motion picture The Meteor Man (1993) and episodes of "Beverly HIlls 90210 (as himself) and "Touched by an Angel." A documentary, Luther Vandross: Always and Forever (1994), is also available. Throughout his career, Luther continued to write and produce for other artists including Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Teddy Pendergrass, Cheryl Lynn and Aretha Franklin. Following his massive April 2003 stroke, he made a phantom return to the spotlight with the release of his 2003 CD "Dance With My Father", which was recorded prior to his illness. At the awards show, the absent Luther was rewarded with four Grammys, including song of the year. The success also gave him his first No. 1 album on the pop chart and four NAACP Image Awards. The beloved 54-year-old musician died at JFK Medical Centre in Edison, New Jersey, of his lingering complications and was survived by his Evangelist mother, Mary Ida Vandross, who was instrumental in promoting her son's last work to Grammy glory following his severe debilitation.

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Luther Vandross

참여 작품

…Sings Musicals
Self (archive footage)
BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and Jay Z taking on Annie.
Marcus Miller - Master Of All Trades
Self
A 2hr concert shot at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood in 2006. A truly unique musical event/biopic from the Grammy Award winning producer and musician.
Luther Vandross: Always And Forever - An Evening Of Songs
Himself
An evening of songs with Luther Vandross performing live at the Royal Albert Hall in 1994 and 1995.
The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
Self
An extremely unique celebration of Christmas for the young and hip and the young at heart.
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Self
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, Joel Gray, Kc & the Sunshine Band, Eartha Kitt, Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah and more?
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
One hour television documentary about the life and career of singer Natalie Cole which originally aired on Lifetime Television in 1998. Includes interviews with Natale Cole, Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Phil Ramone, David Foster, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Maria Cole, Dan Cleary and narrated by Patrick Stewart.
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
Self
One Amazing Night is a 1998 live tribute show performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Luther Vandross, Sheryl Crow and others to honor the music of Burt Bacharach. It was recorded live at the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City with Bacharach himself conducting the orchestra and playing the piano.
An Audience with the Spice Girls
Self (Performer)
The Spice Girls perform in front of a celebrity, and predominantly female audience, as well as answering questions about their lives and their rise to stardom.
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more! Much more!!
유성맞은 슈퍼맨
Jamison
소도시의 교사인 제퍼슨 리드는 어느날 갑자기 신비한 에메랄드 빛의 유성을 맞는 사고를 당한 후 누구도 상상하지 못할 초능력을 얻게된다. 그는 원래 고소공포증이 있었지만, 유성을 맞은 후부터는 어디든지 날아서 올라갈 수 있고, 엄청난 힘도 얻게 된것. 부모와 친구, 게다가 그의 강아지까지 그를 부추기는 바람에 그는 자신의 초능력을 주변사람들을 위해 써야한다고 생각하게 되고, 용감무쌍하게 모든 일을 해결하기 시작한다. 그러나 그는 곧 이 용기가 단순히 그가 가지고 있는 망토에서 나오는 것은 아님을 깨닫게 되는데...
Night Of 100 Stars III
Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".
Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley
Music & Musicals, Contemporary R&B, Urban & Dance - Grammy-winning R & B artist Luther Vandross shines on hits such as "A House Is Not a Home" and "For You to Love" in this memorable collection of performances, recorded live at London's Wembley Arena as part of his 1988-89 tour. Other set list selections include "Give Me the Reason," "She Won't Talk to Me," "Love Won't Let Me Wait," "Never Too Much," "Superstar," "Stop to Love," "Searching," "Any Love" and "Come Back."
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.