Shaheem Reid 07/08/2005 The tribute was scheduled to continue Thursday, with Vandross’s funeral set for noon Friday. Patti Labelle at the funeral service for Luther Vandross on Friday, July 8, 2005. Luther Vandross In State during Luther Vandross Memorial - July 6, 2005 at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City, New York, United States. Many celebrities, politicians, family members, and fans traveled to … Her latter-day producers included stars like Luther Vandross and Lauryn Hill, who had grown up as her fans. Singer Aretha Franklin (R) sings at musician Luther Vandross' funeral service in New York's Riverside Church July 8, 2005. –Patti LaBelle explains why Luther Vandross never came out the closet– Reactions to LaBelle outing Vandross, who died in 2005, were mixed. Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin was a minister. For some, she only confirmed the … Aretha Franklin and the late, great Luther Vandross couldn’t stand each other at one point. Aretha Franklin singing at Luther Vandross' funeral. Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist. As you already know she is the daughter of Rev. Carolyn died in April, a week after her graduation, at 43 years old. Aretha Franklin's funeral service was held in Detroit, Michigan on August 31. At the age of 18, she embarked on a secular-music career as a recording artist for Columbia Records. Onstage, Ms. Franklin proved herself night after night, forever keeping audiences guessing about what she would do next and marveling at how many ways her voice could move. Franklin, so you know where she gets those vocals from. Freddie Jackson at the funeral service for Luther Vandross on Friday, July 8, … “She fought as long as she could,” says her sister-in-law, Earline. Luther Vandross Laid To Rest Surrounded By Friends, Music Funeral included performances by Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder. Public viewings at Campbell’s are from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days. Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis on March 25, 1942. Aretha Revealed Heated Incident That Caused Her To Go Off On Luther. They were both dominant, alpha personalities back in the day, who had reputations for telling it like it is at the drop of a dime. C.L. Vandross, an award winning R&B …