Luther Vandross
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Summary
Luther Vandross was born on April 20, 1951[1], in New York City[2]. He died on July 1, 2005[3], in Edison[4]. He worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], record producer[7], composer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,380 views/month, #2,656 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: George Washington Memorial Park[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: pop singer[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: Western Michigan University[16], William Howard Taft High School[17]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18]
- Member of: Change[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: soul[21], funk[22]
- Record label: Epic Records[23], Cotillion Records[24]
- Discography: Luther Vandross discography[25]
- Commons category: Luther Vandross[26]
- Voice type: tenor[27]
- Cause of death: diabetes[28]
- Family name: Vandross[29]
- Given name: Luther[30]
- Official website: http://www.luthervandross.com[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Luther Vandross[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Instrument: voice[34]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Start of work period: 1969[37]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[38]
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Country: US[39]
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Began / founded: 1951-04-20[40]
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Ended / dissolved: 2005-07-01[41]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, quiet storm, r&b, soul[42]
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Community tags: contemporary r&b, queer, quiet storm, r&b, soul[43]
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MusicBrainz ID: 816d9b5d-eaf9-4a97-b5f7-6e82cd01aafe[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Luther Vandross include Luther[45], a musical work/composition[46] and Luther Burger[47], a dish[48], in United States[49].
Why It Matters
Luther Vandross has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Sam Smith[52], a singer[53], b. 1992[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Grammy Award for Record of the Year[56].
Entities named for him include Luther[45], a musical work/composition[46] and Luther Burger[47], a dish[48], in United States[49].
FAQs
Where was Luther Vandross born?
Luther Vandross's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Luther Vandross die?
Luther Vandross died in Edison[4].
What did Luther Vandross do for work?
Luther Vandross worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], record producer[7], composer[8], and actor[9].
Where did Luther Vandross go to school?
Luther Vandross was educated at Western Michigan University[16] and William Howard Taft High School[17].
What awards did Luther Vandross receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
Who did Luther Vandross influence?
Luther Vandross has been cited as an influence by Sam Smith[52].