Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie (born 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama) is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He first became known in the 1970s as a member of the Commodores, with hits including “Easy” and “Three Times a Lady.” From 1982 onward, he also achieved international success as a solo artist with songs such as “Hello,” “All Night Long,” and “Say You, Say Me.” Together with Michael Jackson, he co-wrote the charity anthem “We Are the World.” Richie has received, among other honors, four Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe. His other distinctions include the Kennedy Center Honors, the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, and the MusiCares Person of the Year Award. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.