Kenny Lattimore
An R&B vocalist whose pristine, heartfelt tenor has defined sophisticated soul romance for decades, earning him a place in the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame.
Born 1970 (age 56)·American singer·Birthday: April 10·Generation X
Biography
With a voice that feels like satin and a delivery steeped in earnest emotion, Kenny Lattimore emerged in the mid-90s as the gentleman of soul. His self-titled debut album wasn't just a collection of songs; it was an intimate conversation, with the timeless single 'For You' becoming a wedding anthem for a generation. Lattimore distinguished himself in a crowded field by avoiding overt theatrics, instead offering a controlled, crystalline tenor that conveyed vulnerability and devotion. His career deepened through a celebrated musical partnership and marriage to fellow singer Chanté Moore, producing duets that captured the complexities of love. Even as musical trends shifted, Lattimore's commitment to quality and emotional authenticity never wavered, leading to a steady output of albums that have sustained a dedicated fanbase. His 2024 induction into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame was a formal acknowledgment of what listeners have long known: he is a keeper of soul music's most tender flame.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Kenny was born in 1970, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kenny Was Born
The biggest hits of 1970
#1 Movie
Love Story
Best Picture
Patton
#1 TV Show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Kenny's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1970Born
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1975Started school
Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
Gas: $0.57/galHome: $27,600Min wage: $2.10/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Love Will Keep Us Together" — Captain & TennilleBest Picture: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1983Became a teenager
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1986Could drive
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1988Could vote
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1991Turned 21
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
2000Turned 30
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2010Turned 40
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 50
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 56 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His debut single 'For You' from the 1996 album 'Kenny Lattimore' became a platinum-selling classic and a staple at weddings.
- Was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2024.
- Released the critically acclaimed album 'Timeless' in 2008, featuring interpretations of classic soul songs.
Did You Know?
He is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C.
He was married to singer Chanté Moore from 2002 to 2011, and they recorded several duet albums together.
Before his solo career, he was a member of the R&B group Maniquin.
“I want my music to be a conversation between two hearts.”
