Before Lionel Ritchie broke away for a solo career, he helped The Commodores deliver a number of their greatest hits like Just to Be Close to You and Three Times a Lady. Arguably the band's biggest ...

Before Lionel Ritchie broke away for a solo career, he helped The Commodores deliver a number of their greatest hits like Just to Be Close to You and Three Times a Lady. Arguably the band’s biggest ...

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A talented musician, he lied when asked by Lionel Richie, the lead singer, if he played bass. Then he taught himself how, and was essential to the band’s success. By Richard Sandomir See more of our ...

In 1977, the Commodores had a major hit with the song "Easy." Written by Lionel Richie, the smooth, soft rock ballad from the group's self-titled album shot to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ...

Singer Lionel Richie, left, and bass guitarist Ronald LaPread, original members of The Commodores, reunite July 5, 2009, during Lionel Richie’s solo performance as part of the 2009 Essence Music ...

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"His contributions to our music and his friendship enriched our lives beyond measure," wrote the Commodores in a statement about LaPread's death Jack Irvin has worked at PEOPLE since 2022. He covers ...

Lionel Richie has led tributes to former Commodores bandmate and "dear brother" Ronald LaPread following his death aged 75. The co-founding member of the funk and soul group died in New Zealand last ...

WASHINGTON — Ronald LaPread, the bassist who co-founded the Commodores, has died over the weekend at his home in Auckland, New Zealand. He was 75. His daughter confirmed the news on social media.

One of the musicians behind some of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s has died. Ronald LaPread, a founding member and bassist of the Commodores, was 75, according to a social media post from ...