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Besides
touring with Luther Vandross, Teddy
Pendergrass and many other well-known
artists, Mr. Wallace was the featured
choreographer for the classic rap movie,
Krush Groove and was a regular performer
on Sesame Street.
This
Life Is a Journey
is an
up-close and personal look at his
experiences, both good and bad. It is a
must-read for anyone who is considering
a career in music or anyone who is
curious about what goes on behind the
glitz and the glamour. The foreword to
the book was written by Mary Ida
Vandross, mother of the late, great
Luther Vandross, and what follows is Mr.
Wallace's poignant, powerful, and
inspirational journey.
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about
the author
Luther Vandross
As Luther’s artistic director, Bruce
single-handedly staged and choreographed all
of Luther’s stage shows for the first ten
years of his solo career. Mr. Wallace was
present on these tours and also functioned
as lighting director.
Teddy Pendergrass
He was responsible for the staging and
lighting of Teddy’s first major tour after
his separation from the Bluenotes.
Kashif
Mr. Wallace functioned as tour manager and
lighting director for three years.
Chic
Chosen to choreograph and light Chic’s
“Stage Fright” tour.
Melissa Morgan
Choreographed Ms. Morgan’s first solo tour
featuring the remake of Prince’s song “Do Me
Baby” Also served as lighting director on
that tour.
Krush Groove
Mr. Wallace was the featured choreographer
for this rap music classic featuring Kurtis
Blow, Shelia E, The Fat Boys, Run DMC, and
LL Cool J, and was given screen credit for
his contribution to the film.
Wallace Girls
Bruce started a company called Wallace
Girls which was responsible for the hiring
of personal for some of the biggest acts in
show business, namely supplying background
vocalist for Vandross, The Police, Chic, and
Duran, Duran.
Sesame Street
As a youth Wallace performed for three years
on this children’s series, singing songs
about the alphabet, counting, and parts of
the body. Along with him were his childhood
friends, Fonzi Thornton, Robin Clark, Carlos
Alomar, and Luther Vandross
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