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Luther Vandross Trivia Quiz

Just some interesting information on one of the greatest love song artists ever. Hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by spokanemikel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
spokanemikel

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,652

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many times did Luther Vandross win a Grammy for the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance award? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Luther Vandross had the most Grammy nominations in the history of the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, with 15.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the five boroughs of New York City was Luther Vandross born in? Hint

Queens

Manhattan

Bronx

Brooklyn

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Question 4 of 10

4. What 1978 African-American movie adaptation of the "Wizard of Oz" musical did Vandross have a small part as a member of the Adult Choir?

Answer: (two words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the title of the first album released by Luther Vandross? Hint

Never Too Much

Give Me The Reason

Busy Body

Your Secret Love

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Luther Vandross perform with on the 1994 duet "Endless Love"? Hint

Mariah Carey

Patty LaBelle

Whitney Houston

Bette Midler

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1986, Luther Vandross faced vehicular manslaughter charges in the death of Larry Salvemini.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the title of the only Luther Vandross album to reach number one on the Billboard album chart? Hint

Never Too Much

Smooth Love

Any Love

Dance With My Father

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Question 9 of 10

9. From 1981 to 2007, how many US R&B number one hit singles did Luther Vandross have? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. The cause of Luther Vandross's death in July of 2005 was never released publicly.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many times did Luther Vandross win a Grammy for the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance award?

Answer: 4

He won in 1991 for "Here and Now", 1992 for "Power of Love", in 1997 for "Your Secret Love" and in 2004 for "Dance With My Father". Stevie Wonder is the only male vocalist to win more with six.

2. Luther Vandross had the most Grammy nominations in the history of the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, with 15.

Answer: False

While it is true he was nominated 15 times, Stevie Wonder has been nominated 16 times (so far) in his illustrious career. This award has been presented since 1968 though it has seen some minor changes to the name.

3. Which of the five boroughs of New York City was Luther Vandross born in?

Answer: Manhattan

Born April 20, 1951, he was the youngest of four children.

4. What 1978 African-American movie adaptation of the "Wizard of Oz" musical did Vandross have a small part as a member of the Adult Choir?

Answer: The Wiz

As well as being in the movie version of "The Wiz", Luther also wrote the song "Everybody Rejoice" which is featured in the 1975 Broadway musical of the same name.

5. What is the title of the first album released by Luther Vandross?

Answer: Never Too Much

His first album, released in 1981, featured the title track "Never Too Much" as well as six other songs including a cover of "A House Is Not A Home", a Burt Bacharach and Hal David song.

6. Who did Luther Vandross perform with on the 1994 duet "Endless Love"?

Answer: Mariah Carey

The original version of the song by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie released in 1981 spent nine weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The Vandross/Carey version peaked at number two.

7. In 1986, Luther Vandross faced vehicular manslaughter charges in the death of Larry Salvemini.

Answer: True

Larry Salvemini was the manager for his younger brother, Jimmy Salvemini, when the brothers and Vandross were involved in a car accident, resulting in Larry's death. Vandross would end up pleading no contest to reckless driving.

8. What is the title of the only Luther Vandross album to reach number one on the Billboard album chart?

Answer: Dance With My Father

The "Dance With My Father" title track won the 2004 Grammy for Song of the Year. It was co-written by Richard Marx and was dedicated to Vandross's father and the time they would spend dancing together.

9. From 1981 to 2007, how many US R&B number one hit singles did Luther Vandross have?

Answer: 7

In addition to the seven number ones, he had an amazing 26 top ten R&B hits. His first number one was in 1981 with "Never Too Much" and his last was in 1992 with "The Best Things in Life Are Free" a duet with Janet Jackson.

10. The cause of Luther Vandross's death in July of 2005 was never released publicly.

Answer: True

It is known that he had diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) as well as suffering a stroke in 2003. Luther Vandross was only 54 years old when he died.

Source: Author spokanemikel

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