Happy Birthday Luther!

Long Awaited Memoir, SO AMAZING Will Be Available TODAY, April 17th In Honor of Iconic Singer’s Birthday: Theatrical Touring Production of Book Planned for 2015

Background Singer and Author KEVIN OWENS Who Toured With the Iconic LUTHER VANDROSS and International Vocal Trio, Ray, Goodman & Brown Takes a Look at Life on the Road
 
New York, NY April 17, 2014(PSINORTH-SOUTH PARTNERS/INQUEPR)—The long awaited compelling memoir, SO AMAZING: Through The Eyes of Kevin Owens (My 32 Years On The Road With Luther Vandross and Ray, Goodman & Brown) will be available, Thursday, April 17, 2014 (www.soamazingthebook.com) in honor of Luther Vandross’ Birthday on April 20th.
 
“What a privilege it was to work with such an icon. We are happy that the release of the book  will honor his birthday in a special way" says Owens

With renewed interest in the lives of background singers after the success of the Oscar winning documentary, 20 Feet from Stardom, SO AMAZING, to be released via South-Gate Entertainment Group, LLC. chronicles over two decades of Owens’ own musical experience on stage and behind the scenes with international superstar singer/songwriter and 8-time Grammy® Award-Winner LUTHER VANDROSS and R&B Musical Group, RAY, GOODMAN & BROWN.   Known for his signature falsetto vocal range, Owens provides an inside look at how Luther selected his entourage, handpicked production personnel, created his costumes for his touring productions, handled difficult situations on the road with opening acts as well as how he created hit song after hit song…and the singer’s total devotion to his fans.
SO AMAZING inspired Luther’s hit song, also recalls fond memories of Luther’s  band members, distinguished musicians that include Nat Adderley Jr., Marcus Miller, Byron Miller, Ivan Hampden, Yogi Horton, Doc Powell, Steve Kroon, Tinker Barfieldand  who enjoyed successful music careers before and after the singer passed away July 1, 2005. Owens also chronicles his relationships with Luther’s other celebrated back-up singers Fonzi Thornton, Lisa Fischer, Ava Cherry, Cindy Mizelle, Paulette McWilliams, Alfa Anderson, Brenda White, Pat Lacey and Cissy Houston.
 
Luther Vandross was the last icon of a peerless grade of all-around musicians who worked his way from coveted commercial jingles and New York session singer supreme into a world renowned soul-pop superstar - as loved for his original compositions/productions/arrangements such as “Never Too Much,” “Forever, For Always, For Love,” “There’s Nothing Better Than Love” and “So Amazing,” as he was his sumptuous re-workings of others’ classic songs such as “If Only For One Night / Creepin’,” “Since I Lost My Baby” and “A House is Not a Home.” 
 
Kevin Owens’ musical resume consists of providing background vocals both on stage and in the recording studio with some of the most celebrated music artists of his generation that include, Ramsey Lewis, Nona Hendryx, Kirk Whalum, Freddie Jackson, Noel Pointer, Dave Koz, Ray, Goodman & Brown as well as with Vandross.
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Kevin Owens (left) with members  of Ray, Goodman & Brown
 
A percentage of the profits from the book will be donated to The Kei Foundation (The Kevin Owens Education Initiative in Honor of Luther Vandross).
 
A Theatrical Touring Production of the book has been adapted into a musical play with Owens serving as Co-Executive Producer along with Music Veteran, Rick Roberts. Casting for SO AMAZING is scheduled for Fall 2014 with a 50 –City Road Tour beginning Feb. 2015.
 
For  ordering SO AMAZING- The Book, please visit: www.soamazingthebook.com