Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. Beginning in 1968, he was a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and the number-one hit "Truly". He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionR&B Singer
Date of Birth20 June 1949
CityTuskegee, AL
CountryUnited States of America
Simplicity is the key to what I do.
It's quite interesting that in my growing up I had several influences. We had gospel music on campus. R&B music was, of course, the community, and radio was country music. So I can kind of see where all the influences came from.
Let the music play on would be my legacy.
Today we've learned to celebrate mediocrity. Back in the day we had creative artists; today we have created artists.
I find myself going out on the road to get my confidence back, because I lose it at home.
I just like people. I'll hold a conversation at a gas station. It's not about the fame and the fortune, I just like people.
Forget about 40 years in show business. Just surviving 27 years of Nicole Richie is enough.
No one can deny, this love I have inside, and I'll give it all to you, my endless love.
When your past calls, don't answer. It has nothing new to say.
Greatness comes from fear. Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it.
Soul is a feeling, not a color,
I think the whole world is dying to hear someone say, 'I love you.' I think that if I can leave the legacy of love and passion in the world, then I think I've done my job in a world that's getting colder and colder by the day.