Luther Vandross was a singer and songwriter whose smooth style and voice lent themselves to romantic ballads .
In 1981 , Luther Vandross released his debut album , Never Too Much , which sold more than a million copies . Though Vandross was a major R & B phenomenon , it wasn ' t until the early 1990s that he became a pop success . He won his first Grammy in 1991 for " Here and Now ," two in 1992 for " Power of Love " and a fourth in 1997 for " Your Secret Love ." He also won four 2004 Grammys before passing away in 2005 .
In 1981 , Vandross signed with Epic and released his debut album , Never Too Much , which sold more than a million copies . He released several subsequent albums throughout the 1980s , often partnering with such luminary female artists as Aretha Franklin .
Though Vandross was a major R & B phenomenon , it wasn ' t until the early 1990s that he became a pop success .
He won his first Grammy in 1991 for " Here and Now ," two in 1992 for co-writing and performing " Power of Love ," and a fourth in 1997 for " Your Secret Love ."
Vandross continued to produce recordings throughout the 1990s with great success . These included a Top Ten remake of " Endless Love " with Mariah Carey , " This is Christmas " in 1996 and " I Know " in 1998 . The singer suffered a debilitating stroke in 2003 , from which he never fully recovered . He appeared via video at the 2004 Grammys , where he won four awards for his last album " Dance With My Father ," including Song of the Year . Vandross died on July 1st 2005 .
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Luther Vandross was a singer and songwriter whose smooth style and voice lent themselves to romantic ballads .
In 1981 , Luther Vandross released his debut album , Never Too Much , which sold more than a million copies . Though Vandross was a major R & B phenomenon , it wasn ' t until the early 1990s that he became a pop success . He won his first Grammy in 1991 for " Here and Now ," two in 1992 for " Power of Love " and a fourth in 1997 for " Your Secret Love ." He also won four 2004 Grammys before passing away in 2005 .
In 1981 , Vandross signed with Epic and released his debut album , Never Too Much , which sold more than a million copies . He released several subsequent albums throughout the 1980s , often partnering with such luminary female artists as Aretha Franklin .
Though Vandross was a major R & B phenomenon , it wasn ' t until the early 1990s that he became a pop success .
He won his first Grammy in 1991 for " Here and Now ," two in 1992 for co-writing and performing " Power of Love ," and a fourth in 1997 for " Your Secret Love ."
Vandross continued to produce recordings throughout the 1990s with great success . These included a Top Ten remake of " Endless Love " with Mariah Carey , " This is Christmas " in 1996 and " I Know " in 1998 . The singer suffered a debilitating stroke in 2003 , from which he never fully recovered . He appeared via video at the 2004 Grammys , where he won four awards for his last album " Dance With My Father ," including Song of the Year . Vandross died on July 1st 2005 .