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Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

American singer, songwriter, and record producer

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Birthdate
April 20, 1951
Birthplace
New York City
New York City
Date of Death
July 1, 2005
Place of Death
Edison, New Jersey
Edison, New Jersey
Nationality
United States
United States
Educated at
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William Howard Taft High School (New York City)
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Awards Received
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Grammy Award for Best R&B Album
American Music Awards
American Music Awards
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Soul Train Music Awards
Occupation
Singer
Singer
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Record producer
Record producer
Composer
Composer
Actor
Actor
Musician
Musician

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Birth Name
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.
Citizenship
United States
United States
Genre
Funk
Funk
Disco
Disco
Soul music
Soul music
Pop music
Pop music
Industry
Music
Music
Wikidata ID
Q311306
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Luther Vandross (born Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. on April 20, 1951) was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, actor, and musician. He was born in New York City and held citizenship in the United States.

Vandross was educated at William Howard Taft High School in New York City, and later attended Western Michigan University. Throughout his career, he worked within the music industry and was involved in various genres, including funk, soul music, disco, and pop music.

Over the course of his life, Vandross received numerous prestigious awards, such as the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, American Music Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. He passed away on July 1, 2005, in Edison, New Jersey.

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