Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his smooth, soulful voice and romantic ballads. His career took off in the 1980s, and he became one of the most successful R&B artists of his time, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Vandross's music continues to resonate with fans for its emotional depth and vocal mastery.
Born on Apr 20, 1951 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 163,701 | $21,000,000 | 10,386$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 17,276 | $82,000 | 79$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,413 | $2,700,000 | 1,408$ |
| Totals | 3 | 416,804,230 | 216,390 | $23,782,000 | 11,873$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guatemala:
Cher mistakenly mentioned Luther Vandross instead of the correct winner during the Grammy presentation.
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United Kingdom:
Cher mistakenly announced that Luther Vandross had won an award during the ceremony.
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United States:
Cher mistakenly announced Luther Vandross as the winner of the 'Record of the Year' at the Grammys.
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Jamaica:
Luther Vandross’ Merry Christmas still strikes a pleasant note.
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Hungary:
Luther Vandross is an eight-time Grammy Award winner whose concert was cited as a reason for rejecting a venue.
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Honduras:
Zapata referenced Luther Vandross when discussing the feeling of home and family in his songwriting.
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Andorra:
Luther Vandross was a legendary soul singer with whom Miller collaborated.
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Suriname:
Luther Vandross, who passed away in 2005, was a great example for Bryan B.
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Bahamas:
Kenneth Bain Sr referenced Luther Vandross to express his grief over losing his son.
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United States:
Luther Vandross's music features some of the most memorable funk elements.
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