

LUTHER VANDROSS released Twenty zero albums from 1976 till 2012. He got his break working with David Bowie on his ‘Young Americans’ album, providing backing vocals and co-writing the song ‘Fascination’.Īs well as his success as performer in his own right, he also produced numerous other artists, including Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Dionne Warwick. Luther Vandross: LUTHER VANDROSS was born in New York, New York on 20 April, 1951. Vandross became a global star in the 1980s and 1990s of course, selling more than 40 million records worldwide. We look forward to working with Carmen and the estate to help expand Luther’s influence”. The there mentioned Larry Mestel, CEO of Primary Wave Music, adds: “Luther Vandross was a soulful American icon who was the voice of a generation. “The LV estate’s goal is to see Luther’s legacy continue to flourish and believe the partnership with Primary Wave is a clear step in that direction”. “We are delighted to join forces with Larry and Primary Wave”, says Carmen J Romano of FBBM Entertainment Business Management, speaking for the estate. It has reportedly paid the estate $40 million, although it is not known how large a stake it has taken. The music company already worked with the estate, and following this deal now owns a portion of Vandross’s publishing catalogue, recording revenues, and name and likeness rights. Primary Wave Music has signed a new deal with the Luther Vandross estate, which sees it acquire a stake in various rights in the late musician’s music and likeness. 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. Artist News Business News Deals Labels & Publishers Primary Wave acquires Luther Vandross rights By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 27 October 2021 (Ap July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer.
