The Legacy of Luther Vandross

On New Years Day, CNN premiered Luther: Never Too Much, a documentary that celebrates the life and legacy of R&B legend Luther Vandross. The documentary was directed by Dawn Porter and features interviews from living legends like Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, and Patti LaBelle, who reflect on Vandross’s influence on music and Black culture. Vandross is an eight-time Grammy award winner, winning 4 times for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.” He is mostly known for his hit songs, “Here and Now”, “A House is Not a Home”, and “Dance with My Father.” This July will make 20 years since he has passed away.  & Luther Vandross was born in 1951 in New York City, he began his career by background singing and songwriting for artist like Roberta Flack. He rose to fame in 1980 with his debut album “Never Too Much.” Despite his newfound fame, Vandross struggled with his sexuality privately. He never addressed rumors about being gay, fearing what it might do to his career. In December of 2017, longtime friend of Vandross and music icon Patti LaBelle was a guest star on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” LaBelle spoke about Vandross’s struggles with his sexuality. “He...