Fan mail address
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie Fan Club
9903 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 529
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
USA
Address information
Lionel Richie Fan Club
(Official Fan Club)
9903 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 529
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
USA
Lionel Richie is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and television personality whose influence on popular music has spanned over five decades. Born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama, Richie grew up in a musical environment, with family ties to the Tuskegee Institute and exposure to a wide range of musical styles, from gospel to rhythm and blues. He attended the Tuskegee Institute, where he initially considered a career in ministry before deciding to pursue music.
Richie first gained fame as a founding member of the Commodores, a soul and funk band he joined in 1968. With the Commodores, Richie served as a lead vocalist and principal songwriter, penning iconic hits like “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Sail On,” which became classics of the 1970s. The Commodores’ blend of soulful ballads and up-tempo funk catapulted them to international fame and solidified Richie’s reputation as a gifted lyricist and performer.
In 1982, Richie embarked on a solo career that would cement his status as one of the most popular and successful artists of the 1980s. His debut solo album, Lionel Richie, featured hit singles like “Truly” and “You Are,” showcasing his smooth voice and romantic style. His second album, Can’t Slow Down (1983), was a phenomenal success, earning him two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and producing chart-topping hits such as “All Night Long (All Night)” and “Hello.” The album went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide and made Richie a household name.
In addition to his solo success, Richie made significant contributions to charity and humanitarian causes. In 1985, he co-wrote the global anthem “We Are the World” with Michael Jackson, which became one of the best-selling singles of all time and raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Africa. The project brought together some of the biggest names in music and showcased Richie’s ability to craft music with a powerful social impact.
