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Alfonso "Fonzi" Thornton is an American singer, 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, 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, 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.
Birth Name
Alfonzo Thornton
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker | (as Fronzi Thornton) | 2013 |
Unsung | Self | 2008 |
Chicago | Male Ensemble | 2002 |
Journeys in Black | Self | 2000 |
Hercules | Additional Voices | 1997 |
Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Support Vocalist | 1993 |
Roxy Music: The High Road | Self - Backing Vocals | 1984 |
The Wiz | The Wiz Singers Adult Choir | 1978 |
Sesame Street | Self / Listen My Brother | 1969 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker | (as Fronzi Thornton) | 2013 |
Unsung | Self | 2008 |
Chicago | Male Ensemble | 2002 |
Journeys in Black | Self | 2000 |
Hercules | Additional Voices | 1997 |
Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Support Vocalist | 1993 |
Roxy Music: The High Road | Self - Backing Vocals | 1984 |
The Wiz | The Wiz Singers Adult Choir | 1978 |
Sesame Street | Self / Listen My Brother | 1969 |