The singer released two albums through the label in 1976 - Luther and Close To You - but neither fared particularly well, being mired in the disco trends of the time. The tour's exposure subsequently led to session work for other artists (such as Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, and Ringo Starr), which in turn resulted in a contract as a solo performer on Cotillion Records. By this time Alomar had already hooked up with Bowie, who was beginning work on his Philly soul-inspired album Young Americans Bowie, impressed with Vandross' talents, enlisted him as an arranger and performer for the album's backing vocals, and afterwards took him on as an opening act for the associated tour. In the 1970s Vandross took a short hiatus from the music industry, but was brought back into action by an invitation from his former bandmate Carlos Alomar. Through the workshop, the aspiring musicians were provided an opportunity to perform at the Apollo as an opening act for better-known artists. By the time of his high school years he had formed his own soul group, and afterwards participated in Listen My Brother, a music workshop created by a booking agent for the Apollo Theater also including Carlos Alomar (who would later establish himself as a guitarist for David Bowie) and future members of the band Chic. Remains: Buried, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJĮxecutive summary: R&B Singer, Never Too Muchīorn in Brooklyn to a family with a strong tradition of gospel and soul singing, Luther Ronzoni Vandross was immersed in a musical environment from the beginning days of his life.
0 kommentar(er)
