Thousands of Ms. Patti's fans have sent thier best wishes
for her, Luther's family and his loved ones. Here are a few selected
messages...
Rhonda
Luther was a true inspiration, a classy role model with a gorgeous voice.
I was very saddened by his recent illness and passing. At least we
know he is in a better place free of pain and sorrow.
Schna
I love all of Luther's music. It (music) was so relaxing and had a meaning
behind the song that one can understand. My husband and I dance to "so
amazing" as our first song during our wedding reception. Luther
was indeed "So Amazing"
Laretha
This fine artist departed us being the "King of Love". Luther
expressed his Love through his music what a sweet harmony of love when
he sang. He will be truly missed!
Malcolm A. Brown
UNfortuantely it was only one time I have met Luther Vandross. He was
at the Hammerstein Ball room with the Patti LaBelle. He was as funny
as ever and as smooth as I have seen him on television. He was and still
is a true icon of what we define as music. Patti is the Queen and Unfortunately
she has lost her King Luther Vandross
Walter Jeffers
Luther, the power of love. I can't express how much your songs have meant
to me. At 20 years old, I've lost a number of family & friedns. "Dance
with my Father" is a song you wrote and placed in my heart. Since
your death, you have given me another way of looking at you not as
just a singer but as a hero. The words "Dance with my Father";
not just in the physical, but in the spiritual when he gives us life
each day, he's allowing us to "dance with him". Luther, you
will always be missed, and when that day comes I'll see you again and
be able to thank you. Thank you for a lifetime of blessings Luther.
Bruce
I never saw him live, he never did get to Australia. Yet his influence
and music didn't know geographical, cultural or language barriers.
He truly was so amazing...
MyzMone
My favorite song of Luther's is Never Too Much. Whenever I hear it it
just gets me going. Like many of Patti's songs, I can be having the worst
day of all days, hear this song, and start smiling and jumping around
like a three year old! Yes I am a young'n...I'm only 16 1/2, but I love
and value music to the fullest so I know what the good stuff is....this
is something that you can NEVER get TOO MUCH of!!!
Johnny
I used to Play piano and sing background with Patti. Luther was around
like 4 or 5 times over the years. I remember I was singing and playing
the piano and he came over and just started clowning around with the
rest of us singers. He really had a great sense of humor and rare comedic
timing. I will always treasure working with him on Patti's "One
Night Only".
He had a voice like no other. A rare gem. God Bless u Luther
Jerrod
Luther Vandross was a man that not only touched us through his music,
but his caring spirit as well. I am thankful for the time we did have
with him and look forward to his music legacy surpassing the ages!
Joe DeFranco
Luther Vandross was the love song man, along with Barry White, in my
teens.
The both added a dimention to my perception of life and love, in a way
that I will never ever forget.
Brittisha
Dear Luther I am really going to miss you . You just had that voice that
made me really wana cry because I really felt what you were saying.
Im 15 and I know I want to be like you someday.
REST IN PEACE
LUTHER VANDROSS
WE ALL LOVE YOU!!
Vibeke
After seeing him in Copenhagen, Denmark, my friend and I flew to London
to see him there. When he sang 'a house is not a home' we lid our lighters
as the only ones. He waved at us and it made our day, well year. 'a
house is not a home' is still my all time favorite song, even though
'Dance with my father' come close. I lost my own father when I was
nine.
Heaven must be a fun place to be now with Luther there. He'll be missed
all over the world.
DeOndray
Luther Vandross was, and will continuely be, a major influence on my
music career. With his calm, mellow soul that he always placed in his
music, he managed to do something that no other musician in this world
could ever do, which is reach out to his audience (LITERALLY). Each
and every single time that I have had the opportunity to see Luther
in concert, I have missed it, and I was totally sad when he passed
on on July 1st. He will truely be missed, and I will be sure to keep
Ms. Mary Ida in my prayers. Your son meant the world to me and my music,
and I thank you for sharing him with the world. I only wish that I
would have had the opportunity to work with him, what joy that would
have brought to me. Well, he is now singing in the choir in heaven
with folks like Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye now. God bless you Ms.
Mary Ida and the Vandross family.
Carlos
One of the greatest voices EVER. There has never been one like him and
there never will be. My fondest memory is of Luther and Patti singing
together.
Denise Denson-Brown
If This World Were Mine" and "Here & Now" are two
of my favorite. My husband told me the same thing while we dated. I always
felt Luther spoke for a lot of the men who could not find the words to
express themselves. All a brother needed to do was slip on a Luther Vandross
album, then we ladies knew his heart. Thank you Luther for sharing you
heart with us in your songs. You will truly be missed. Thank you so very
much.
NICO
I first discovered Mr Vandross when I was twelve yrs old. I saw him on
the Arsenio Hall show singing "Power of Love" The following
day I remember purchasing the cassette and playin dat mutha out. I
have been a luther fanatic eversince. His songs have been the soundtrack
to the greatest & not so greatest moments of my life. Through & Through
his music has touched the depths of my soul. I am saddened as I never
got to experience a Luther Vandross concert but I do feel blessed to
have been a living witness to his legacy. Thank you Mrs Mary Ida Vandross
for blessing us with such a gifted child. And Thank You Ms Patti Labelle
for this opportunity to share OUR thoughts & prayers for Luther.
I really do believe that when Luther said "when I say goodbye,
it's never for long" he meant it......Rest in PEACE....
love Nico from toronto canada |