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Fonzi Thornton

Fonzi Thornton is credited on 1,295 releases across 341 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1975–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,295

Pressings credited

341

Albums

6

Decades active

582

In collections

Biography

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.

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1,295 releases · 341 albums · active 1975–2026

  • Performance · 1,796
  • Other credits · 54
  • Production · 49

Studios: Power Station · Skyline Studios · Larrabee Sound Studios · Lion Share Recording Studios

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