THE DEFINITIVE EXHIBITION
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Concept and Creation by Sharan Dass
LUTHER VANDROSS
Luther Vandross was a musical master whose style has influenced an entire generation of today's vocalists. His distinctive brand of satin smooth vocal magic moved international audiences and continues to touch people to this day. For almost 25 years, from 1981 to 2005, Luther Vandross dominated the American R&B music charts like no other artist before or since. In that span he released eight #1 R&B albums, seven #1 R&B singles and another five Top 20 R&B singles. He achieved crossover status with eight Billboard Top 10 albums, including reaching #1 with 2003’s Dance With My Father; and another five Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles.
Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists including Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, and Donna Summer. He later became a lead singer of the group Change, which released its gold-certified debut album, The Glow of Love, in 1980 on Warner/RFC Records.
After Vandross left the group, he was signed to Epic Records as a solo artist
and released his debut solo album, Never Too Much, in 1981.
His hit songs include "Never Too Much", "Here and Now", "Any Love", "Power of Love/Love Power", "I Can Make It Better" and "For You to Love". Many of his songs were covers of original music by other artists such as "If This World Were Mine" (duet with Cheryl Lynn), "Since I Lost My Baby", "Superstar", "I (Who Have Nothing)" and "Always and Forever". Duets such as "The Closer I Get to You" with Beyoncé, "Endless Love" with Mariah Carey and "The Best Things in Life Are Free" with Janet Jackson were all hit songs in his career.
Vandross sold over 35 million records worldwide, and received eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four different times. He won a total of four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year "Dance with My Father“ recorded not long before his death on 1st July 2005.
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THE DEFINITIVE EXHIBITION
LIVE EVENTS
Alongside the exhibition is an exciting program of live events including online events, curated talks, vocal master classes, live performances, DJ sets and concerts on the 'Vandross Stage'. Tune into the live radio shows and podcasts by 'Diva Talk Radio' who will be broadcasting directly from the exhibition.
'POWER OF LOVE' GIFT SHOP
Enjoy collecting memories of your experience in the 'Power of Love' gift shop and check out the custom-designed tote bags, tee-shirts, hats and memorabilia.
Get to see how Luther's many talented fans are helping to keep his memory, music and legacy alive. Experience NEW live performances and personal messages from Luther Vandross through holographic technology - it will leave you ASTOUNDED!
'Luther Vandross My Life In Music' has been curated to celebrate, honor and continue his musical legacy.
This is a personal and self-initiated project. It is a concept developed for an exhibition inspired by the great late Luther Vandross. This exhibition presents an up close and personal journey of his life and music. It brings together the passage of his youth and his musical inspirations. We delve into Luther's years as a background vocalist for artists such as David Bowie, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler and Barbara Streisand. We learn how he broke into the music industry and was able to remain at the top of his career lasting three decades. We celebrate that he sold 35 million records worldwide and received eight Grammy Awards. This is 'Luther Vandross My Life In Music'.
18 THEMED ZONES
With 18 themed zones and over 200 items on display including original tour costumes, memorabilia, albums, awards, and a replica of ‘The Hit Factory’ music studios where many of his hit songs were recorded. We see the exhibits come to life using the latest in Augmented Reality technology and get to know who Luther really was and about his many talents as a singer-songwriter and producer.
LUTHER VANDROSS MY LIFE IN MUSIC APP
Through a custom-designed App you can find out more about the exhibition, purchase tickets, book events including, live performances, talks and tours.
TICKETS & TOUR PACKAGES
Join the various guided and unguided tours. Find out how you can kick-back in the 'FANDROSS VIP Lounge' and attend specially curated 'Talks' with some of Luther's long-time collaborators, band members and close friends.
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This project is a concept developed for an exhibition inspired by the great late Luther Vandross. It is intended to celebrate, honor and continue his musical legacy.
Unauthorized use of the content in this exhibition 'Luther Vandross My Life In Music' is prohibited. This includes information, text, photos, videos, music and any other materials of which is not licensed, approved or permitted for public use, publishing or broadcasting.
Copyright and intellectual property rights including, exhibition concept, exhibition design, title, graphics, logos, 3D and visual designs are owned by the Producer, Sharan Dass.
© Sharan Dass. Luther Vandross My Life In Music 2021. All Rights Reserved UK.