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Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality.
Lionel Richie is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was an integral part of the funk and soul group The Commodores before finding success as a solo artist with hit singles, such as “Say You, Say Me” and “All Night Long.” Richie is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lionel Richie is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 20, 1949, Lionel Richie was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins The Commodores</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lionel Richie joined the Commodores, a popular R&B group, as a singer and saxophonist.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Breakthrough with The Commodores</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Commodores achieved breakthrough success with hit songs like "Easy" and "Three Times a Lady", which Richie wrote.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Solo Career Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lionel Richie started his solo career with the release of his self-titled debut album.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Grammy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Richie won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his second album, "Can't Slow Down".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Richie was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to the music industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Kennedy Center Honors</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lionel Richie received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors for his lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.</div></div></div>
Lionel Richie is an American R&B singer born on June 20, 1949, and is currently 74 years old. He is best known for his success as a solo artist and as a member of the legendary R&B band, The Commodores, and for hit songs like "Hello," "Say You Say Me," and "Dancing on the Ceiling".
Lionel Richie's net worth is estimated to be around $200M. He has built his fortune through a long, successful career in the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and producer. He has also released multiple successful albums throughout his career, earning royalties from them as well as selling millions of copies worldwide. He also earns from his performances of live concerts, earning him additional income.
