Lionel Richie

Soft rock, Musical Artist

1949 –

99

Who is Lionel Richie?

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. Beginning in 1968, he was a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and number-one hit "Truly".

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Born
Jun 20, 1949
Tuskegee
Also known as
  • Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.
  • Lionel Ritchie
  • Lionel Brockman Richie Jr.
  • Raioneru Ritchî
  • /m/016vqk
Parents
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Tuskegee University
  • Auburn University
  • Joliet Central High School
Lived in
  • Tuskegee
  • Joliet

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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