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Based on the evidence in this passage, which word best describes Luther Vandross?
CA. rebellious
B. determined
C.
irritable
Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross was one of the most
influential R&B singers of his time. He was bom
in New York City and came from a musical family
His older sister was a member of a high school
singing group. Luther began playing the piano at
three and also sung in a group in high school
called Shades of Jade
Vandross went off to college at Western
Michigan University but dropped out to pursue
music after one year. He started his career
behind the scenes of the music industry. He sang
backup for successful '80s artists like Roberta
Flack, Diana Ross, Carly Simon, Chaka Khan,
Donna Summer, Bette Midler, and David Bowie.
He also started writing songs, including
"Everybody Rejoice for the Broadway musical
The Wiz
In the 7 Vandence and couralther
D. genial
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