Commodores

This article is about the band. For the album, see Commodores (album). For other uses, see Commodore.
Not to be confused with the United States Navy Band Jazz Ensemble.

Commodores
The Commodores in Hallandale, Florida, in the 1990s
The Commodores in Hallandale, Florida, in the 1990s
Background information
OriginTuskegee, Alabama, U.S.
Genres
Years active1968–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitewww.commodoreslive.com

Commodores, often billed as The Commodores, is an American funk and soul group. The group's most successful period was in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel Richie was the co-lead singer.

The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in November 1972, having first caught the public eye opening for the Jackson 5 while on tour.

The band's biggest hit singles are ballads such as "Easy", "Three Times a Lady", and "Nightshift"; and funk-influenced dance songs, including "Brick House", "Fancy Dancer", "Lady (You Bring Me Up)", and "Too Hot ta Trot".

Commodores were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame.[1][2] The band has also won one Grammy Award out of nine nominations. The Commodores have sold over 70 million albums worldwide.[3][4]

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  3. ^ "Motown and R&B Legends The Commodores Receive Honors From Two Alabama Cities". theurbanmusicscene.com. April 5, 2019.
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