Lionel Richie returned to the stage in Pittsburgh on Tuesday (June 30) after postponing two dates on his tour with EW&F due to a dizzy spell last week.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1977, the Commodores had a major hit with the song “Easy.” Written by Lionel Richie, the smooth, soft rock ballad from the ...

In 1977, the Commodores had a major hit with the song “Easy.” Written by Lionel Richie, the smooth, soft rock ballad from the group’s self-titled album shot to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ...

Singer Lionel Richie, left, and bass guitarist Ronald LaPread, original members of The Commodores, reunite July 5, 2009, during Lionel Richie’s solo performance as part of the 2009 Essence Music ...

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"His contributions to our music and his friendship enriched our lives beyond measure," wrote the Commodores in a statement about LaPread's death Jack Irvin has worked at PEOPLE since 2022. He covers ...

WASHINGTON — Ronald LaPread, the bassist who co-founded the Commodores, has died over the weekend at his home in Auckland, New Zealand. He was 75. His daughter confirmed the news on social media.