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  1. 4 days ago · Richie was born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama, the son of Lionel Brockman Richie (1915–1990), a U.S. Army systems analyst, and Alberta R. Foster (1917–2001), a teacher and school principal. His grandmother Adelaide Mary Brown was a pianist who played classical music.

  2. 6 days ago · Lionel Richie (born June 20, 1949, Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.) is an American popular singer, songwriter, and producer most admired for his smooth and soulful love ballads of the 1970s and ’80s.

  3. 1 day ago · " Sail On " is a Commodores song written by Lionel Richie from their 1979 album Midnight Magic. Released as the first of three singles from the album, it was produced by both Commodores and James Anthony Carmichael. The song reached the top ten on both the US and UK music charts that same year.

  4. 4 days ago · "You Are" is a song released as a single in 1983 by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie and his then-wife, Brenda Harvey Richie. It appears on his self-titled debut solo album , which came out in 1982.

  5. Jun 30, 2024 · Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Richie’s deep-rooted musical talent developed at an early age, growing up in a family that valued music and encouraged his passion. He gained fame as the lead vocalist for the Commodores.

  6. Jul 4, 2024 · Lionel graduated Tuskegee University, that same year, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics. He married Brenda Harvey, his college sweetheart, the following year. Thanks to Lionel’s song writing and lead vocals on love ballads, the Commodores amassed hits such as “Just to Be Close to You,” “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Still,” and “Sail on.”

  7. Jun 30, 2024 · Discover Hello Park, Lionel Richie's heartfelt project in Tuskegee, Alabama. Learn how Richie and Lowe's Hometowns transformed a simple field into a vibrant community space, celebrating his roots and giving back to his hometown.