Death is a part of life, and though try as we may to be cavalier about it sometimes a person dies and their death leaves you with a great void.
On July 1st singer Luther Vandross died, and I must tell you that this one really hurt.
As a lifelong musician and singer, it was people like Luther who helped to fuel my dreams, because he was someone that in New York City you could see walking down the street, and he'd stop and take time to talk to you and check out your progress if you were striving in this business, give you strong encouragement, and a friendly pat on the back, and thumbs up, and would tell you to keep on pushin'.
In an age where everyone is basically leery of everyone else, Luther was a breath of fresh air.
Being overweight, and trying to make it music is one of the most difficult and terrifying experiences. The powers that be are so geared toward the folks with chisled everything, that they have forgotten and overlooked those with true talent. They have forgotten that in music size really doesn't matter, it's supposed to be the size of the talent.
Luther Vandross to me was a giant of a man, with giant sized talent, and an even bigger heart, and when he opened his mouth his music made you forget that life can be a bitch sometimes.
I felt compelled to write this post and say that my heart is heavy at this loss, Luther Vandross was another fine Bronx product, in a great line of people formerly of the Bronx. He will be forever missed...may God give mercy to his soul, as he brought joy to us all.
Good night my brother.
Luther Vandross 1951- 2005 .
In honor of Luther, I want to direct you to the American Diabetes Association. and point out the good work that they are doing to bring attention to, and fight this disease.
Suppot Live Music today, tomorrow and always.
On July 1st singer Luther Vandross died, and I must tell you that this one really hurt.
As a lifelong musician and singer, it was people like Luther who helped to fuel my dreams, because he was someone that in New York City you could see walking down the street, and he'd stop and take time to talk to you and check out your progress if you were striving in this business, give you strong encouragement, and a friendly pat on the back, and thumbs up, and would tell you to keep on pushin'.
In an age where everyone is basically leery of everyone else, Luther was a breath of fresh air.
Being overweight, and trying to make it music is one of the most difficult and terrifying experiences. The powers that be are so geared toward the folks with chisled everything, that they have forgotten and overlooked those with true talent. They have forgotten that in music size really doesn't matter, it's supposed to be the size of the talent.
Luther Vandross to me was a giant of a man, with giant sized talent, and an even bigger heart, and when he opened his mouth his music made you forget that life can be a bitch sometimes.
I felt compelled to write this post and say that my heart is heavy at this loss, Luther Vandross was another fine Bronx product, in a great line of people formerly of the Bronx. He will be forever missed...may God give mercy to his soul, as he brought joy to us all.
Good night my brother.
Luther Vandross 1951- 2005 .
In honor of Luther, I want to direct you to the American Diabetes Association. and point out the good work that they are doing to bring attention to, and fight this disease.
Suppot Live Music today, tomorrow and always.
2 comments:
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I agree Luther Vandross was an incredible talent & will be truly missed. We need more like him.
it's sad to lose such a great musician..
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