Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.94 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060594187 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Luther Loved Aretha, Diana and Dionne It is often said, though unsure of how meaningful, that life can be blessed with dreams so vividl realized. Nothing quite captures the night I was invited to an "Ashford & Simpson/Radio City After Party". One of my beloved friends, Jay, Executive Administator of Marketing" at Radio City not only added me to this exclusive music industry gu. A Strong & Well-Researched Biography Of One Of The Greatest & Smoothly Soulful Male Vocalists Of The Last 50 Yrs.!! I first read this book when it first came out, not toolong after Luther's tragic passing.Luther was a true talent and he had to overcome somany obstacles: his weight fluctuations, anxietal-depressiveeating, the fact that he wasn't a conventionally handsome manby entertainment industry standards, as well as his own personalinner turmoil. Bu. Great peek into his personal side Carol19013 I'm such a fan of his music. Great peek into his personal sideas much as he allowed to be seen!
And now, for the first time ever, Luther gives you a backstage pass into his life and longing.. Luther remains one of the music industry's most private celebrities. With a will to live matched only by the enormous strength and power of his heart, soul, and singing talent, Luther survived and is regaining his voice. In Luther, the first biography of the hugely popular and beloved singer, Craig Seymour investigates and illuminates Luther's life, from his early obsession with soulful girl groups to the day he was discovered by glam rocker David Bowie to his devastating stroke and inspiring recovery. He talks about Luther's yo-yo dieting, and the pain his weight has caused him and those around him. This biography is a loving tribute to the man who has entertained millions. And he frankly and honestly explores the tragedies of Luther's life: the 1986 car crash that killed his best friend and nearly destroyed his career, and the 2003 stroke that almost ended his life. He tells the whole story behind the widely publicized feuds between Luther and R&B icons Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker as well as the group En Vogue. On April 16, 2003, Luther Vandross suffered a near-fatal stroke, and the world held its breath. He was too weak to receive visitors, but cards and good wi
Seymour, a music critic for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, chronicles the mercurial ups and downs of the golden-throated singer in this superficial biography. In spite of his success, the singer struggled with his insecurities, which often led him to seek solace in overeating, and he battled obesity and its attendant health problems throughout his career. . His first big break came when he met David Bowie and composed the chorus for Bowie's "Young American." Vandross's fame as a composer and backup singer, which he preferred to the spotlight of a soloist, steadily grew until he was producing such acts as Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and En Vogue. When he opened his eyes from his comatose state almost one month later, Vandross added yet one more page to the many chapters in his life: later in the year,
Seymour has also been a music analyst for CNN's Headline News. . He is a native of Washington, D.C. Craig Seymour is a longtime music critic who has worked for the Atlanta Journal#150;Constitution and the Buffalo News. A frequent contributor to the Washington Post, Vibe, Entertainment Weekly, Spin, and the Village Voice, he has