Lionel Richie

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Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie is one of the most popular R&B singer, songwriter, composer and producer. One of his biggest hit album was Can't Slow Down which bagged him his first Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide

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About

Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama to Lionel Richie Sr., a systems analyst and Alberta Richie, a teacher.

Lionel grew up on the campus of Tuskegee Institute, While he was studying there, Lionel formed a group called The Commodores. In 1968, he becale the lead singer and saxophonist of the group. They had signed a recording contract with Motown Records and became the front act for Jackson Five. Their group became on the America's most popular soul groups.

Lionel had a composed a song for Country singer Kenny Rogers entitled Lady which became hit. He sang a duet with Diana Ross entitled Endless Love which became the soundtrack of the movie with the same title. The duet became an instant hit, topping the charts for nine weeks.

In 1981, Lionel decided to have a solo career. In 1982, he released his first self-titled album under Motown Records. The album became an instant hit.

In 1983, he released his second album, Can't Slow Down, which topped all billboard charts. He became an instant International Superstar. He also earned his first awards from Grammy and American Music Awards.

Several albums followed and most of them topped the charts including each singles from his album. His latest album is Coming Home, which was released on September 12, 2006. His single I Call It Love became his biggest hit after 10 years. The 2006 album Coming Home found him working with an all-star cast of collaborators including Jermaine Dupri, Raphael Saadiq, Sean Garrett, and Dallas Austin.


Awards

Year Award Category
1982 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Single
1982 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
1982 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Single for "Endless Love"
1983 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Single for "Truly"
1983 Grammy Awards Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
1984 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
1984 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Single for All Night Long {All Night)
1985 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
1985 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
1985 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist
1985 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist
1985 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Video
1985 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Video for Hello
1985 Grammy Awards Song of The Year for Can't Slow Down
1986 Grammy Awards Song of The Year for We Are The World with Michael Jackson
1987 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
1987 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Video for Dancing On The Ceiling
1987 American Music Awards Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
1987 American Music Awards Favorite Sou/R&B Male Video Artist

Certifications

1982 1983
1986


Chart Toppers

Year Title UK Hot 100 US R&B Charts US Adult Contemporary Album
1982 Truly 1 2 1 Lionel Richie
1983 You Are 4 2 1 Lionel Richie
1983 My Love 5 6 1 Lionel Richie
1983 All Night Long (All Night) 1 1 1 Can't Slow Down
1983 Running With The Night 7 6 6 Can't Slow Down
1983 Hello 1 1 1 Can't Slow Down
1984 Stuck On You 3 8 1 Can't Slow Down
1984 Penny Lover 8 8 1 Can't Slow Down
1985 Say You, Say Me 1 1 1 Dancing On The Ceiling
1986 Love Will Conquer All 9 2 1 Dancing On The Ceiling
1992 Do It To Me 21 1 3 Back To Front

News

Tours & Concerts

Nov 26, 2007 Westpac Trust Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand

Nov 28, 2007 Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Dec 01, 2007 Scotchmans Hill at Spray Farm, Bellarine, Australia

Dec 02, 2007 Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley, Australia

Dec 03, 2007 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia

Dec 05, 2007 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia

Dec 07, 2007 Sydney Entertainment Centre, Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia

Dec 08, 2007 Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley, Australia

Dec 09, 2007 Centennial Vineyards, Bowral, Australia

Dec 12, 2007 Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Hindmarsh, South Australia, Australia

Dec 15, 2007 Sandalford Winery Perth, Australia

Announcements

There are no announcements as of this time

Discography

Albums

Singles

Date Title Label
1982 Truly Motown Records
1983 You Are Motown Records
1983 My Love Motown Records
1983 All Night Long (All Night) Motown Records
1983 Running With The Night Motown Records
1983 Hello Motown Records
1984 Stuck On You Motown Records
1984 Penny Lover Motown Records
1985 Say You, Say Me Motown Records
1986 Dancing On The Ceiling Motown Records
1986 Love Will Conquer All Motown Records
1986 Love Will Conquer All Motown Records
1986 Ballerina Girl Motown Records
1987 Deep River Woman Motown Records
1987 Se La Motown Records
1992 Do It To Me Motown Records
1992 My Destiny Motown Records
1992 Love, Oh Love Motown Records
1996 Don't Wanna Lose You Mercury Records
1996 Ordinary Girl Mercury Records
1996 Still In Love Mercury Records
1996 Time Mercury Records
1998 I Hear Your Voice Mercury Records
1998 The Closest Thing To Heaven Mercury Records
2000 Angel Mercury Records
2000 Don't Stop The Music Mercury Records
2001 Tender Heart Mercury Records
2001 I Forgot Mercury Records
2004 Just For You Mercury Records
2006 I Call It Love Mercury Records
2007 All Around The World Mercury

Compilations & Live Releases

Other artists

Similar artists

Influences

Contemporaries

Trivia

  • He Performed at benefit dinner for Global Business Council on HIV/AIDS in front of former President Bill Clinton and UN Secy General Kofi Annan, 12 June 2002.
  • Lionel considered to become an Episcopalian Priest before turning to music.
  • He Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 20, 2003.

Reviews

Lionel Richie is so talented. He's written countless hits and sings soulfully and smoothly. He's a classic artist and one of the best around. His timeless music is an inspiration. His wonderful voice still delivers his songs with unmatched emotions that could make your knees go weak. His breath control is superb as he gently whispers how much he loves you. -- Leni 11 February 2007

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