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Bio
Commodores is an American funk/soul band, which was at its peak in the late 70s through the mid 80s. The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in November 1972, having first caught the public eye opening for the Jackson 5 while on tour.
Life & Career
The group's most successful period was in the late 70s and early 80s when Lionel Richie was the co-lead singer. The band's biggest hit singles are ballads such as "Easy", "Three Times a Lady", and "Nightshift"; and funky dance hits which include "Brick House", "Fancy Dancer", "Lady (You Bring Me Up)", and "Too Hot ta Trot".
Greatest Hits
Easy - Zoom
Three Times a Lady - Natural High
Brick House - Zoom
Achievements
"Three Times a Lady" - American Music Award - Best Single - 1979
"Nightshift" - Grammy Awards - Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo, Group Or Chorus - 1986
Vocal Group Hall of Fame - 2003
Social media
Official
Website: http://www.commodoreslive.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCommodores
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommodores
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the__commodores
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