USA / R&B / Soul

Luther Vandross

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Scorecard

Full score profile using The Standard system.

83.6Final Score
Vocal Influence Award

Rank Factors

globalImpact
88
influenceScore
91
originalSound
85
humanAbility
84
livePerformance
82
lyrics
82
musicOriginCredit
4
sampleLegacyBonus
6
technologyPenalty
5
authenticityCulturePenalty
0
historicalBarrierBonus
0
appropriationControversyPenalty
0

Essential Listening

  • Luther Vandross essential songs
  • Luther Vandross live performance
  • Luther Vandross best songs

Links To Their Work

YouTube PreviewOpen
Live PerformanceOpen
Best SongsOpen

Influenced By

  • Regional music foundations
  • Genre predecessors
  • Cultural context

Artists / Areas Influenced

  • Later artists
  • Producers
  • Genre followers

Timeline

  • Early career — Foundation period
  • Breakthrough — Wider recognition
  • Legacy — Influence continues

Sample / Culture Notes

  • Sample Legacy: 6
  • Music Origin Credit: 4
  • Influence Score: 91