Biography of Lionel Richie

Emerging from his college band, The Commodores, in 1981, Lionel Richie has become the most successful love-song writer of the current pop generation. Between 1978 and 1985 he wrote and produced seven #1 hits for himself, The Commodores, Kenny Rogers, and Diana Ross. His classics include "Endless Love," "Lady," "Hello," and "Three Times a Lady." ~ Rick A. Bueche