Iconic American singer, songwriter, and producer Lionel Richie rose to fame with the Commodores in the 1970’s before becoming a superstar solo artist in the 1980s. Known for hits like “Hello,” “All Night Long,” and “Endless Love,” he has sold over 100 million records, won four Grammys, an Oscar, and is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, Richie grew up on the campus of the Tuskegee Institute. He attended Tuskegee University on a tennis scholarship, graduating with a degree in economics. In 1968, he joined the Commodores, becoming their co-lead singer and saxophonist, composing hits such as “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Still”. Richie launched his solo career in 1982, immediately achieving immense success with his self-titled album and the smash hit “Truly”. His 1983 album Can’t Slow Down won the Grammy for Album of the Year, featuring hits “All Night Long (All Night)” and “Hello”. Known for his romantic ballads and pop-soul fusion, he co-wrote the 1985 charity single “We Are the World”. Beyond his 1980s success, Richie has continued to release music, including the top-charting 2012 country-flavored album Tuskegee. He served as a judge on American Idol and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is a father to three children, including Nicole Richie.