[Kristen Rollerson, Contributing Member 2018-2019]
The Commodores is a musical group that was formed in 1968. With the help of Motown Records, original members Thomas McClary, Walter Orange, Lionel Richie, Milan Williams, William King, and Ronald LaPread gained stardom and are still thriving.[1] The Commodores became a household name with hits like “Take it from Me,” “Brick House” and “Three Times a Lady.”[2] The group emerged on the Hollywood scene in 1971, and shortly after, released its first album in 1974. The Commodores have a legacy of over forty released albums, seven number-one singles and topped the charts with multiple hits. Since its inception, the Commodores toured the globe and continue to share its mark with the world despite the group’s ever-evolving membership.
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