Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie Lionel Richie in France in 2012 Background information Birth name Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. Born (1949-06-20) June 20, 1949 (age 65) Tuskegee, Alabama, United States Genres Soul R&B pop pop rock soft rock country gospel Occupation(s) Singer songwriter instrumentalist record producer actor Instruments Vocals piano keyboards saxophone drums Years active 1968–present Labels Island Mercury Motown Associated acts Diana Ross Commodores Nicole Richie Alabama Marvin Gaye Stevie Wonder Luther Vandross Michael Jackson Janet Jackson Patti Labelle USA for Africa Live Aid Jason Derulo Natasha Bedingfield Kenny Rogers Akon Trijntje Oosterhuis Good Charlotte Website Official website Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) 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". He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.