Original members Levine, Carmichael, Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick first came together as Kara's Flowers in 1994, while they were still in high school. After self-releasing their independent album We Like Digging?, the band signed to Reprise Records and released the album The Fourth World ...
the film doesn’t scrimp on the musical goods, and that’s where it shines brightest. I was especially taken with Springsteen’s revamping of The Commodores’ tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson, “Night Shift,” presented here in an arrangement closer to the original than the studio ve...
JD Nicholas would later join ‘The Commodores’. Keith Wilder re-formed Heatwave with members old & new in the early 90s, and the group still tours regularly and recorded a live album in 1997. Johnny Wilder became an a cappella gospel producer of note. They performed at the ballroom on ...
1949: American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer Lionel Richie, who with The Commodores had the 1978 UK & US No.1 single 'Three Times A Lady'. Solo hits include the 1984 UK & US No.1 single 'Hello'. He co-wrote the 1985 charity single 'We Are the World' with Michael...
(we have the original saxophonist of the Bluenotes in our band), the Commodores, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, the O’Jays, and all the great disco and funky dance music of the 70s, you get the idea. People often hire us for their wedding because they have seen our live performances ...
Glad Lionel's in, as his solo career is worthy in my opinion, but let's not just forget about the Commodores. His Inductee page includes Commodore recordings under his essential music, which is discouraging, but that's a minor thing, so I'll keep my hope for them alive. Happy for the...
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In 2009, the original members once again reunited for their "En Vogue: 20th Anniversary". Shortly after the tour, Robinson and Jones again departed from En Vogue, with Bennett rejoining the group as a trio. En Vogue has sold more than 20 million records worldwide to date, and...
When the band’s six original members formed a partnership in 1978, they agreed that if any of them died or quit, the majority of the partners retained the right to use the name The Commodores. Their 1979 deal with Motown Records also provided that bandmembers could perform with other group...
Today, the group still tours with two original members: William King Walter “Clyde” Orange They are joined by a new generation of musicians who help keep the Commodores’ sound alive. Conclusion The Commodores’ story is one of evolution, talent, and resilience. They began as college friends...