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Thread started 07/01/05 2:55pm

Tish4

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LUTHER VANDROSS RIP

Luther Vandross died this morning. I am so close to tears right now. I didn't get the info of how he died but he was a diabetic so that might be part if not all of the reason. I jus wanted to to tell you guys that he has passed on. RIP babe. sad





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Reply #1 posted 07/01/05 2:55pm

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Tish4 said:

Luther Vandross died this morning. I am so close to tears right now. I didn't get the info of how he died but he was a diabetic so that might be part if not all of the reason. I jus wanted to to tell you guys that he has passed on. RIP babe. sad


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Reply #2 posted 07/01/05 2:56pm

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oh no! sad
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Reply #3 posted 07/01/05 2:56pm

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Reply #4 posted 07/01/05 2:56pm

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eek sad Nooooo
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Reply #5 posted 07/01/05 3:08pm

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this is being reported on the radio right now, but i can't find a single story about it online. confused
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Reply #6 posted 07/01/05 3:13pm

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A truly beautiful voice has been silenced...dove


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Reply #7 posted 07/01/05 3:14pm

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Anxiety said:

this is being reported on the radio right now, but i can't find a single story about it online. confused

me neither
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Reply #8 posted 07/01/05 3:15pm

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Long ago..and so far away...I fell in love with you.....

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Reply #9 posted 07/01/05 3:16pm

Anxiety

this is all i can find so far. it's very brief, so i didn't even swipe the article...it's a "more details later" blurb...

http://www.eurweb.com/pri...m?id=21138
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Reply #10 posted 07/01/05 3:17pm

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This news truly breaks my heart.cry One of my all time favorite musicians/vocalists has passed on and the world, especially the music world will never replace him. I just want to take the time to acknowledge Luther's genius and to thank him for hours upon hours of mindblowing listening experiences. His voice was classic and he had a timelessness that transcended his music. Moreover, he was one of the few artists with that rare ability to cover a song and make it his own, as well as being a damn good songwriter, arranger and producer. Vandross authored many of my all time favorite jams and was also major influence on another classic ballad, Prince's Adore. Another music legend/genius is gone too soon but atleast we have the memories and music to sustain us.


God rest your soul Luther, and may you find the peace that we all search for. My life and ears are better for having known your genius! pray
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Reply #11 posted 07/01/05 3:18pm

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pray
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Reply #12 posted 07/01/05 3:21pm

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I only got one of his albums, "any love". Iam gonna listen to it again.
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Reply #13 posted 07/01/05 3:21pm

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Thanks Anxiety
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Reply #14 posted 07/01/05 3:21pm

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Out of love for Luther, I won't quibble!!

The last of the "great" balladiers is gone. I was just thinking of him this very morning and I asked someone if they'd heard anything about how he was doing. I had no way of knowing, he was just about to leave us behind.

My love for Luther was just as deep as my love for Prince. His music stirred my soul! He can never be replaced! My condolences to his mother and his fans, all over the world.

He will be GREATLY missed!!!!
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Reply #15 posted 07/01/05 3:23pm

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pray grouphug

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Reply #16 posted 07/01/05 3:25pm

Anxiety

if you're in chicago, WCGI is playing non-stop luther music right now.
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Reply #17 posted 07/01/05 3:26pm

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. (I'm speechless) There is nothing I can write here to express the loss I feel.

Luther, you are one classy dude. Everything you touched was magic.

May your legacy live on forever.

Peace
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Reply #18 posted 07/01/05 3:26pm

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sad cry pray rose
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Reply #19 posted 07/01/05 3:27pm

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Anxiety said:

if you're in chicago, WCGI is playing non-stop luther music right now.


Yeah, they have streaming too.

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Reply #20 posted 07/01/05 3:32pm

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The guy was like a legend sad sad
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Reply #21 posted 07/01/05 3:33pm

Anxiety

I found a really excellent web page about the making of David Bowie's Young Americans album, with several pictures I'd never seen of Bowie and Luther in the studio making the record:

http://members.ol.com.au/...icans.html

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Reply #22 posted 07/01/05 3:34pm

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Reply #23 posted 07/01/05 3:35pm

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Isn't it odd that not a single site is reporting this?
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Reply #24 posted 07/01/05 3:36pm

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Isn't it odd that not a single site is reporting this?


i think the news has *just* come out, even though he passed away this morning. i'm guessing that the family wanted some time to process before the news went public, and that the news hasn't been released as of yet by a publicist but rather to radio stations and fans by his family or those close to him.

that's just my speculation...
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Reply #25 posted 07/01/05 3:36pm

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Anxiety said:

I found a really excellent web page about the making of David Bowie's Young Americans album, with several pictures I'd never seen of Bowie and Luther in the studio making the record:

http://members.ol.com.au/...icans.html

rose


Too cool...thanx for posting this.
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Reply #26 posted 07/01/05 3:38pm

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Definately one of the best vocalist of our time and a true class act. My favorite song by Luther is from his debut album from 81, "Never To Much".
SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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Reply #27 posted 07/01/05 3:38pm

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i heard that michael baisden said that the had pnuemonia, so that might have somthing to do with it
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Reply #28 posted 07/01/05 3:40pm

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bawl luuuuuthaaaaa!!!!! bawl
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Reply #29 posted 07/01/05 3:41pm

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Anxiety said:

I found a really excellent web page about the making of David Bowie's Young Americans album, with several pictures I'd never seen of Bowie and Luther in the studio making the record:

http://members.ol.com.au/...icans.html

rose

Very cool. Yeah, that's when I first became aware of Luther, was by his name on the credits on "Young Americans". Then from his hit "Never Too Much" which is such a great song.
SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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