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Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Throughout his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. [ 1 ]
Houston's debut album was released in February 1985 and she performed at various clubs to promote the album. Following the success of her first US #1 R&B single "You Give Good Love", Houston became the support act for singers Luther Vandross and Jeffrey Osborne on their individual 1985 US tours.
"Count On Me" (performed by Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans. Later all-stars, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige & Brandy, joined in medley's finale.) April 4 The Theater at Madison Square Garden: The 10th Essence Awards: Whitney Houston has been selected to receive the first ever the Triumphant Spirit Award at the 10th annual Essence Awards.
Houston's debut album was released in early 1985 and she performed at various clubs to promote the album. Following the success of the US #1 R&B hit single "You Give Good Love", Houston became the opening act for singers' Luther Vandross and Jeffrey Osborne on their individual 1985 US tours. [2]
New Hope Baptist Church, where Houston sang in the choir as a child. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on August 9, 1963, at Presbyterian Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, to Emily "Cissy" (née Drinkard) and John Russell Houston Jr. [12] Cissy was a Grammy-winning gospel and soul singer who was a member of The Drinkard Singers and the founder of The Sweet Inspirations before becoming a solo ...
"Never Too Much" by Luther Vandross (1981) So legendary is this song, its title serves as the name of the new movie about the life of Luther Vandross. He died at age 54 in 2005.
Cissy Houston has followed her legendary daughter, Whitney Houston, in death. The 91-year-old died on Monday, Oct. 7, at her New Jersey home, ... Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, ...
Following the release of Whitney, Houston began promoting the album with a world tour.She began on July 4 in Tampa, Florida, where she played to over 70,000 people.She returned to Florida, ending the North American leg of the tour at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on December 8, 1987.