Luther Vandross Would Have Been 70 Today – GoogleDoodles Celebrates with Special Doodle
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 20: Singer Luther Vandross performs at the Mandalay Bay Resort September 20, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Scott Harrison/Getty Images)
The great Luther Vandross would have turned 70 today.
Vandross was born Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. on April 20, 1951, and was a celebrated singer, songwriter and record producer. He sang for a range of high-profile artists, including Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie and many more.
He served as the lead vocalist of Change and also had a successful solo career.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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