Lionel Richie
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Birthdate: Jun 20, 1949
High School: Joliet East High School
Yearbooks: 1966
Yearbook photos of Lionel Richie from Joliet East High School
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is a singer, songwriter, and musician. He graduated from Joliet East High School, in Joliet, Illinois, in 1967, where he was a star member of the tennis team. Richie got interested in music in the mid ‘60s and joined the Commodores in 1968 as a singer and saxophone player. Following the success of “Endless Love,” his 1981 duet with Diana Ross, Richie left the Commodores to launch his solo career. One of world’s best-selling recording artists, Richie’s musical style ranges from funk to pop ballads.
Awards (partial list):
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Can’t Slow Down. 1985
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year for “We Are the World.” 1985
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. 1985
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist. 1985
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Video for “Hello.” 1985
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Video for “Hello.” 1985
- Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Say You, Say Me.” 1986
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for “Say You, Say Me.” 1986
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. 1987
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist. 1987
- BET Lifetime Achievement Award. 2014
Source: Wikipedia
