R&B master D’Angelo performs with a full band at the House of Blues in West Hollywood on July 4 for his first show in L.A. in more than a decade. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
A look at the R&B musician’s history and current comeback.
D’Angelo’s sweat-drenched set took place before a sold-out crowd. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
D’Angelo’s band featured multiple guitarists, keyboardists, percussionists, vocalists and a bassist. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Although D’Angelo is known for his piano work, the singer began playing guitar during this 12-year absence. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Before rocking the House of the Blues, D’Angelo returned to music with his performance at the 2012 BET Awards on July 1. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
D’Angelo performing during the release of his album “Voodoo.” (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
D’Angelo at the VH1 special concert “Men Strike Back” at Madison Square Garden in 2000. D’Angelo performed with Tom Jones during the concert. (Stan Honda / AFP)
D’Angelo performing at the House of Blues in 2000. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
D’Angelo performing at the House of Blues in 2000 for his Voodoo World Tour. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
In 1999, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, Bono, Bruce Springsteen and others were onstage at the Waldorf Astoria in New York to celebrate artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Bruce Gilbert / For The Times)
“I wasn’t prepared for the repercussions [of stardom],” said D’Angelo, seen at his Wiltern concert in 1999. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
