answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

He left the Commodores in 1982 to pursue a solo career.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why did Lionel Richie leave the commodores?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who was the lead singer of the Commodores?

Lionel Richie


Was Lionel Richie a member of Chicago?

No, but he sang with The Commodores


Who sings lead for the Commodores 'Sunday Morning'?

Lionel Richie.


Which Motown artist was the lead singer of the commodores?

Lionel Richie.


Why is Lionel Richie so famous?

Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949


What year was the song brick house released by Lionel Richie?

The song, 'Brick House' was sung by The Commodores. Lionel Richie was a member of this group but did not sing this song. 'Brick House' was sung by Walter Orange.


Who did Lionel Richie originally sing with?

Lionel Richie is a former member of the band 'Commodores'. He first joined the group when the band was formed in 1968. Starting in 1982, Richie began releasing solo albums.


When was the song Easy by the Commodores released?

The song Easy by the Commodores was released in 1977. This is a slow ballad song that was written by Lionel Richie who was the lead singer of the Commodores at that time.


Have many gold records do the commodores have?

The Commodores came close, but have none. Lionel Richie; however, when he went solo has many gold ones...


Who wrote the song Jesus is Love by the Commodores?

JESUS IS LOVE Was written by: Lionel Richie and released on the Commodores 1980 album entitled: HEROES


Was James Brown part of The Commodores?

James Brown was not a member of the Commodores. Lionel Richie was their lead singer before establishing his solo career.


Lionel Richie and Kenny rogers groups name?

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote We Are the World together