What was Luther Vandross' Height?

Luther Vandross was 6ft 2" tall

Luther Vandross Height

Luther Vandross, standing tall at 6ft 2 (188 cm), was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and record producer whose commanding height contributed to his distinctive, larger-than-life image in the music industry.

Early in his career, Vandross faced resistance from labels turned off by his 6ft 2, 280-pound presence, as he noted: 'No one wanted me... they were turned off by my six-feet-two-inch, two-hundred-eighty-pound image.' Undeterred, he insisted on producing himself and rose to fame with timeless hits like Never Too Much, Dance with My Father, and Endless Love.

His towering stature amplified his powerful vocals, making him a soul music legend whose physical presence matched his emotional depth on stage.

How tall was Luther Vandross in ft, meters, cm, mm & inches? 👇

Height Metric Luther Vandross Height
Feet 6ft 2"
Meters 1.88m
CM (Centimeters) 188cm
MM (Millimeters) 1880mm
Inches 74.02"

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