Lionel Richie

You can comb the incredible statistics surrounding the amazing career of Lionel Richie and still miss something. You can factor in the nearly 60 million albums sold, the five Grammy's, twenty two top ten hits, an Oscar for best song, a golden globe, a treasure chest of People's choice and American Music Awards too numerous to count – and still not see what may be the key to this incredible musical legacy- Lionel's legendary rapport with his fans. Not only do they sing along at all his concerts all over the world, but the 'first name basis' he's earned in their hearts has been protocol since his days with the Commodores. When he left the group in 1981 to pursue a solo career, his fans rolled with him. They watched Lionel become one of the most successful artists of the '80's, earning a string of 13 top ten hits between 1981 and 1987, including five number 1 singles "Endless Love," "Truly," "All Night Long (All Night)," "Hello," and "Say You (Say Me)."
His 1982 self-titled album established a run of platinum plus discs throughout the 80's. "Can't Slow Down" (released in 1983) sold 20 million units worldwide and 1986's "Dancing On The Ceiling" became a pop and R&B classic (and included the Oscar nominated song "Say You Say Me"). Lionel Richie also, somehow found time to co-write with Michael Jackson what eventually would become pop's most famous anthem, the Live-Aid tune "We Are The World."
1996 saw him re-emerge with the critically acclaimed "Louder Than Words," which Lionel says "revealed another level of maturity in my work because of what I went through."
He followed that up with 1998's "Time." Inspired by a new family, Lionel began work on the disc soon after "Louder Than Words." "I didn't tour after 'Louder Than Words,' which was unusual for me. That album cleared the air a lot. It got rid of a lot of baggage. 'Time' was a healing record."
Richie earned rave reviews and won over a legion of new fans. "Being back on the road is a bit like riding a bike when you've been away a while. The first time you step on stage may feel a bit clumsy, but after the third song it feels as if you've never been away. I was completely amazed that after time out, so many people knew every word to the songs. I am hoping that I'll be able to add a few more classic tracks for the years to come."

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