Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie Turned A Simple Beat Into The Ultimate 1983 Party song
In 1983, long before festival wristbands or WiFi existed, a single steel-drum beat turned into a global party. It was ...

Sneaking a Secret Instrument onto Lionel Richie’s Stage for Truly
Some musicians sneak snacks backstage, but Dino Soldo snuck a secret instrument onto Lionel Richie’s world tour. He plugged his ...

Lionel Richie Wrote This Hit In A Toilet For Kenny Rogers
Five million records were waiting on a song that Lionel Richie finished inside a small bathroom. He was frantically writing ...

Lionel Richie Reveals the Survival Secret Tina Turner Taught Him
Two full tours with Tina Turner taught Lionel Richie more than any music class ever could. He admits he was ...

More Than a Grin: Lionel Richie’s Band is a Rhythm Machine
People often remember Lionel Richie for his big smile and easy-going songs. But they might be missing the real story ...

Lionel Richie’s Songs Aren’t Shouted, They’re Whispered From the Valleys
In his memoir, “Truly,” Lionel Richie shares a secret about his famous songs. He says he was always daydreaming in ...

Lionel Richie and the “Thank You, Sir” That Meant Everything
Lionel Richie has more number one songs than most people can count. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide. ...

Beyond ‘Hello’: The Lionel Richie Note That Still Breaks Hearts
You have probably heard the song “Hello” a thousand times. It is famous around the world but you may not ...

He Wrote World Hits But Can’t Read A Note: Lionel Richie’s Secret
How many rules does a genius need to follow? For Lionel Richie, the answer seems to be zero. He has ...

Lionel Richie Confesses the Commodores Story They Tried to Forget
Some stories are meant for the tour bus, but Lionel Richie just told one on national television. He sat down ...