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Celebrating Luther’s Legacy With Fandross
“We are celebrating and continuing [his] musical legacy,” says Seveda Williams, whose April 20, 2019 New York City “FANDROSS Bad Boy/ Having a Party Birthday Celebration 2019” event was hosted by fellow R&B legends Ashford & Simpson at their much-lauded Sugar Bar.
Read more about the FANDROSS celebration this weekend in Forbes.
Happy Birthday Luther Vandross!
He would’ve been 68 today.
One Day Away Till FANDROSS
#FANDROSSFRIDAY
FANTASTIC!
Didn’t get tickets to FANDROSS? Join us at the free Midnight After-Show Special featuring Luther fan sing-offs & Special Guest Tawatha Agee performing her Mtume megahit Juicy Fruit!
All for the love of Luther!
Check FANDROSS.com for specifics and details.
Listen To Little Louie Vega’s Remix Of ‘My Body’
“My Body” was recorded back in 1979 by Luther Vandross when he was working on the colossal album Never Too Much. Today, “My Body” Little Louie Vega Remix is available to stream and features Luther’s original background singer team!
It’s A Day For Change!
The Italian-based disco group released their first album, The Glow of Love, on this day in 1980. Luther can be heard providing lead vocals on the album’s two big hits: “Searching” and the title track.
How Many Of Luther’s Studio Albums Received 2x Multi-Platinum Certifications From The RIAA?
Six of Luther’s studio albums received 2x Multi-Platinum certifications from the RIAA. Dance With My Father became the sixth and final on this day in 2004.
Which Album Earned Luther Vandross His Third Consecutive Chart-Topping Hit?
Luther earned his third consecutive chart-topper today in 1983 with the album Busy Body. What’s your favorite track from this LP?
Luther Vandross and His Involvement On The Broadway Show, ‘Clams on the Half-Shell Revue’
Another big break for Luther came on this day in 1975, when Bette Midler’s Clams on the Half-Shell Revue opened on Broadway. On the recommendation of David Bowie, Luther arranged vocals for Bette and backing group The Harlettes, raising his profile as a session singer.
In 1988, Fans Gave Luther Five Awards In Blues & Soul Magazine
Fans gave Luther five awards in the Blues & Soul magazine 1988 readers poll, and the editors put him on the cover for it on this week’s issue that same year!
#FANDROSSFriday Fun Finds
Check out this Juicy Fruit commercial featuring a voiceover and jingle sang by Luther in 1981!
Enjoy more commercials and PSAs here: https://FANDROSS.com/FANDROSSfriday/