Lionel Richie

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Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and television personality. He gained prominence in the 1970s as a songwriter and co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores, writing and performing hits such as "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still" before leaving the group. In 1980, he wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers. In 1981, Richie wrote and produced "Endless Love", a duet with Diana Ross, which became one of the top 20 bestselling singles of all time and a career highlight for both artists. He launched his solo career in 1982 with the album "Lionel Richie", which sold over four million copies and included the singles "You Are", "My Love", and the number one hit "Truly". His second album, "Can't Slow Down" (1983), reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and sold over 20 million copies worldwide, producing the number one singles "All Night Long (All N