R.I.P Luther Vandross
- Thread starter Gordon Gekko
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REST IN PEACE
THIS IS FROM www.dubcnn.com
"The Insider" has confirmed that R&B legend LUTHER VANDROSS passed away Friday at the age of 54. Sources tell "The Insider" that Vandross' death was unexpected, and that a memorial service is planned in New York sometime next week. The singer sold over 25 million records during a long and successful career that began in the 1970s. In 1981, he released his debut album, Never Too Much, and went on to become one of the most popular musicians of the 1980s, cranking out lasting hits like "Here and Now" and "The Best Things in Life Are Free." Vandross hit the top of the charts again in the '90s with a duet with MARIAH CAREY of "Endless Love." His soulful pop crooning went on to inspire artists like USHER and ALICIA KEYS, as well as "American Idol" and record labelmate RUBEN STUDDARD. Sources also report that a tribute album for Vandross is in the works. In April 2003, Vandross suffered a stroke due in part to his struggle with diabetes; he then spent close to a month in a coma, and battled meningitis and pneumonia after the attack."
THIS IS FROM www.dubcnn.com
"The Insider" has confirmed that R&B legend LUTHER VANDROSS passed away Friday at the age of 54. Sources tell "The Insider" that Vandross' death was unexpected, and that a memorial service is planned in New York sometime next week. The singer sold over 25 million records during a long and successful career that began in the 1970s. In 1981, he released his debut album, Never Too Much, and went on to become one of the most popular musicians of the 1980s, cranking out lasting hits like "Here and Now" and "The Best Things in Life Are Free." Vandross hit the top of the charts again in the '90s with a duet with MARIAH CAREY of "Endless Love." His soulful pop crooning went on to inspire artists like USHER and ALICIA KEYS, as well as "American Idol" and record labelmate RUBEN STUDDARD. Sources also report that a tribute album for Vandross is in the works. In April 2003, Vandross suffered a stroke due in part to his struggle with diabetes; he then spent close to a month in a coma, and battled meningitis and pneumonia after the attack."
damn, rip. i feel like i'm gettin old now. shit. it seems like everybody i grew up on when i was young is passing. its jus strange, growin up, they was all healthy, now they passin one by one. ronald reagan, pope john paul, luther vandross, and tha list grows.
one year ago EXACTLY my pops past, luther was his favorite singer. damn. fold.
one year ago EXACTLY my pops past, luther was his favorite singer. damn. fold.
I think as youths, we don't think about mortality, because we are out there tearin' shit up....but as we mature, and through experiences, we are aware of the reality of it happening to us...and when we lose people such as Luther, Ray Charles, Roger Troutman..etc..people who have been in your life like family, so to speak, for as long as you can remember...so it's natural to feel sadness.
I mean think about it...how many weddings, ball games, and reunions have you been to in your life (at least me anyways) where this music was played...
(as if on cue...the local station is playing "never too much" right now...tight)
anyways, I think we think that these people are always going to be here making music, and forget that although they seem like super heroes, they are human.
peace
I mean think about it...how many weddings, ball games, and reunions have you been to in your life (at least me anyways) where this music was played...
(as if on cue...the local station is playing "never too much" right now...tight)
anyways, I think we think that these people are always going to be here making music, and forget that although they seem like super heroes, they are human.
peace
RIP Luther Vandross. I've had Dance with my Father CD in my changer for the past month. His music has inspired me for the past 15 yrs. You will be greatly missed. He's with all the music greats that has blessed our ears now....
@Pressplay give a white rose to your grandmother from all of us. She has lived to see many generations she will be greatly missed......
@Pressplay give a white rose to your grandmother from all of us. She has lived to see many generations she will be greatly missed......
