Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama, USA. He was a founding member of the Commodores, a successful soul and funk band in the 1970s, and left to pursue a solo career in 1982. He became one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Some of his most famous hits include “Endless Love,” “Hello,” and “All Night Long.” He has won several Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for “Can’t Slow Down” in 1985. He was also a judge on the hit TV show “American Idol” from 2018-2020. Richie is known for his smooth voice, catchy melodies, and his ability to write and produce hit songs for himself and other artists.
