Gino Vannelli

Gino Vannelli signed with RCA Records of Canada in 1969, releasing the single ‘Gina Bold’ under the name Van-Elli. After making a determined move to Los Angeles in 1972, he personally secured an audition with Herb Alpert, leading to a deal with A&M Records in 1973. That same year, Vannelli released his debut album, Crazy Life, and gained recognition as one of the first white artists to appear on Soul Train. In 1974, he toured with Stevie Wonder and released his second album, Powerful People, which featured his first major hit, ‘People Gotta Move.’ His 1978 album, Brother to Brother, was a significant success, producing the single ‘I Just Wanna Stop,’ which reached No.

He continued his prolific output with albums like These Are the Days (2005), A Good Thing (2009), which also included a poetry book, and The Best & Beyond (2009). In 2014, Vannelli released Live in L.A., a CD/DVD showcasing his dynamic live performances, followed by his album Wilderness Road in 2019. Gino Vannelli remains an active and influential artist, consistently touring and performing globally. He continues to compose and record, with his highly anticipated upcoming album, The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved), slated for release in 2025.