Fonzi Thornton
Alfonso "Fonzi" Thornton is an American vocalist, songwriter, producer and vocal contractor. In a career spanning 40 years, Thornton has sung backing vocals for top artists across many genres of music. His vocal credits can be found on the recordings of Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, Chic, Diana Ross, Garth Brooks, Ray Charles, Mariah Carey, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Robert Palmer, Patti LaBelle, Al Jarreau, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Phoebe Snow, Scritti Politti, Bette Midler, Lady Gaga and many others. In 2008, Thornton joined the musical entourage of Aretha Franklin as backing vocalist and vocal contractor and continued to accompany her in concert, on recordings and TV until her death in 2018.
Genre: post-disco-soul
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Top Tracks
- I Work for a Livin'
- I Listen to the Bells (with Darlene Love)
- I Work for a Living - Nile Rodgers Long Version
- Rock My Heart, Rock My World - Dub Version II
- Rock My Heart, Rock My World - Extended Version
- A Natural (Yesirree) - Dub Version
- I'm a Rich Man Now
- Tantalizin' Me
- In the Doghouse
- Playmate
- Every Nite
- A Natural (Yesirree)
- Rock My Heart, Rock My World
- Pumpin'
- Holidaze - Instrumental Mix
- Holidaze - Daze Dub
- Holidaze
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