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- Profile: American funk soul band of the 1970s and 1980s. They formed as freshmen in Tuskegee University, Alabama, in 1968. They signed to Motown in 1972, starting with a support stint in The Jackson 5 tour. They started recording in 1969 in a career that lasted to early 90's.
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Commodores is an American funk and soul band, which was at its peak in the late 1970s through the mid 1980s. The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in November 1972, having first caught the public eye opening for the Jackson 5 while on tour.
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The group's most successful period was in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel Richie was the co-lead singer. The band's biggest hit singles are ballads such as 'Easy', 'Three Times a Lady', and 'Nightshift'; and funky dance hits which include 'Brick House', 'Fancy Dancer', 'Lady (You Bring Me Up)', and 'Too Hot ta Trot'.
The Commodores were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame.[1][2] The band has also won one Grammy Award out of nine nominations. As well the Commodores have sold over 70 million albums worldwide.[3][4]
History[edit]
Commodores formed from two former student groups, the Mystics and the Jays. Richie described some members of the Mystics as 'jazz buffs.'[5]The new six-man band featured Lionel Richie, Thomas McClary, and William King from the Mystics, and Andre Callahan, Michael Gilbert, and Milan Williams from the Jays. To choose their name, William King opened a dictionary and randomly picked a word. 'We lucked out,' he remarked with a laugh when telling this story to People magazine. 'We almost became 'The Commodes.'[6]
The bandmembers attended Tuskegee University in Alabama. After winning the university's annual freshman talent contest, they played at fraternity parties as well as a weekend gig at the Black Forest Inn, one of a few clubs in Tuskegee that catered to college students. They performed cover tunes and some original songs with their first singer, James Ingram (not the famous solo artist). Ingram, older than the rest of the band, left to serve in Vietnam, and was later replaced by Walter 'Clyde' Orange, who wrote or co-wrote many of their hits. Lionel Richie and Orange alternated as lead singers. (Orange was the lead singer on the Top 10 hits 'Brick House' and 'Nightshift'.)
The early band was managed by Benny Ashburn, who brought them to his family's vacation lodge on Martha's Vineyard in 1971 and 1972. There, Ashburn test-marketed the group by having them play in parking lots and summer festivals.
Commodores made a brief appearance in the 1978 film Thank God It's Friday. They performed the song 'Too Hot ta Trot' during the dance contest; the songs 'Brick House' and 'Easy' were also played in the movie.
'Machine Gun,' the instrumental title track from the band's debut album, became a staple at American sporting events,[7] and is also heard in many films, including Boogie Nights and Looking for Mr. Goodbar.[8][unreliable source?] It reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974. Another instrumental, 'Cebu' (named after an island in the Philippines), later became a staple[by whom?] in the Quiet Storm radio format. Three albums released in 1975 and 1976 (Caught in the Act, Movin' On, and Hot on the Tracks) are considered[by whom?] the peak of their harder funk period. After those recordings the group developed the mellower sound hinted at in their 1976 Top Ten hits 'Sweet Love' and 'Just to Be Close to You.' In 1977, Commodores released 'Easy,' which became the group's biggest hit yet, reaching No. 4 in the US, followed by 'Brick House,' also top 5, both from their album Commodores, as was 'Zoom.' The group reached No. 1 in 1978 with 'Three Times a Lady.' In 1979, Commodores scored another top-five ballad, 'Sail On,' before reaching the top of the charts once again with another ballad, 'Still.' In 1981 they released two top-ten hits with 'Oh No' (No. 4) and their first upbeat single in almost five years, 'Lady (You Bring Me Up)' (No. 8).
In 1982, Lionel Richie left to pursue a solo career, and Skyler Jett replaced him as co-lead singer. Also in 1982, their manager Benjamin Ashburn died of a heart attack at the age of 54.[9]
Band performance in Florida during the 1990s
Founding member McClary left in 1983 (shortly after Richie) to pursue a solo career and to develop a gospel music company. McClary was replaced by guitarist-vocalist Sheldon Reynolds. Then LaPread left in 1986 and moved to Auckland, New Zealand. Reynolds departed for Earth, Wind & Fire in 1987, which prompted trumpeter William 'WAK' King to take over primary guitar duties for live performances. Keyboardist Milan Williams exited the band in 1989 after allegedly refusing to tour South Africa.[citation needed]
The group gradually abandoned its funk roots and moved into the more commercial pop arena. In 1984 former Heatwave singer James Dean 'J.D.' Nicholas assumed co-lead vocal duties with drummer Walter Orange. That lineup was hitless until 1985 when their final Motown album Nightshift, produced by Dennis Lambert (prior albums were produced by James Anthony Carmichael), delivered the title track 'Nightshift,' a loving tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson, both of whom had died the previous year. 'Nightshift' hit no. 3 in the US and won Commodores their first Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals in 1985.
In 2010 a new version was recorded, dedicated to Michael Jackson.[10] Commodores were on a European tour performing at Wembley Arena, London, on June 25, 2009, when they walked off the stage after they were told that Michael Jackson had died. Initially the band thought it was a hoax. However, back in their dressing rooms they received confirmation and broke down in tears. The next night at Birmingham's NIA Arena, J.D. Nicholas added Jackson's name to the lyrics of the song, and henceforth Commodores have mentioned Jackson and other deceased R&B singers. Thus came the inspiration upon the one-year anniversary of Jackson's death to re-record, with new lyrics, the hit song 'Nightshift' as a tribute.
In 1990, Commodores formed Commodores Records and re-recorded their 20 greatest hits as Commodores Hits Vol. I & II. They have recorded a live album, Commodores Live, along with a DVD of the same name, and a Christmas album titled Commodores Christmas. In 2012, the band was working on new material, with some contributions written by current and former members.
Commodores, as of 2020, consist of Walter 'Clyde' Orange, James Dean 'J.D.' Nicholas, and William 'WAK' King, along with their five-piece band The Mean Machine. They continue to perform, playing at arenas, theaters, and festivals around the world.
Personnel[edit]
- Current members
- William 'WAK' King – trumpet, rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals (1968–present)
- Walter Orange – drums, vocals (1972–present)
- James Dean 'J.D.' Nicholas – vocals, keyboards (1984–present)
- Former members
- Lionel Richie – vocals, keyboards, saxophone (1968–82)
- Milan Williams – keyboards, rhythm guitar (1968–89)
- Thomas McClary – lead guitar (1968–83)
- Andre Callahan – vocals, drums, keyboards (1968–70)
- Michael Gilbert – bass guitar, trumpet (1968–70)
- Eugene Ward – keyboards (1968–70)
- Ronald LaPread – bass guitar (1970–86)
- James Ingram – vocals, drums (1970–72)
- Skyler Jett – vocals, keyboards (1982–84)
- Sheldon Reynolds – lead guitar (1983–87)
- David Battelene - lead guitar (1987-1989)
- Mikael Manley – lead guitar (1995–2005)
Timeline[edit]
Discography[edit]
- Studio albums
- Machine Gun (1974)
- Caught in the Act (1975)
- Movin' On (1975)
- Hot on the Tracks (1976)
- Commodores (1977)
- Natural High (1978)
- Midnight Magic (1979)
- Heroes (1980)
- In the Pocket (1981)
- Commodores 13 (1983)
- Nightshift (1985)
- United (1986)
- Rock Solid (1988)
- No Tricks (1993)
Accolades[edit]
Grammy awards[edit]
The Commodores have won one Grammy Award out of nine nominations.[4]
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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1978 | Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo, Group Or Chorus | 'Easy' | Nominated |
1979 | 'Natural High' | Nominated | |
Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | 'Three Times A Lady' | Nominated | |
1980 | 'Sail On' | Nominated | |
Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo, Group Or Chorus | 'Midnight Magic' | Nominated | |
1981 | 'Heroes' | Nominated | |
Best Inspirational Performance | 'Jesus Is Love' | Nominated | |
1982 | Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo, Group Or Chorus | 'Lady (You Bring Me Up)' | Nominated |
1986 | 'Nightshift' | Won |
Alabama Music Hall of Fame[edit]
During 1995 the Commodores were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.[2]
Vocal Group Hall of Fame[edit]
During 2003 the Commodores were also inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Commodores'. vocalgroup.org. Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
- ^ ab'Commodores'. alamhof.org. Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
- ^'Motown and R&B Legends The Commodores Receive Honors From Two Alabama Cities'. theurbanmusicscene.com.
- ^ ab'Commodores'. grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
- ^'The Montreal Gazette - Google News Archive Search'. News.google.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^Kelley, Ken (February 20, 1978). 'The Commodores of Tuskegee Sail on a Golden Sea of Hits'. people.com. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^'The Commodores | Encyclopedia.com'. www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^'Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977)'. IMDb.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^'The Afro American - Google News Archive Search'. News.google.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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In 1980 and 1981, many people in the music world suspected that Lionel Richie would soon be leaving the Commodores to pursue a solo career -- and sure enough, he officially became a full-time solo artist in 1982. In the Pocket, released in 1981, turned out to be his final album with the group. Not surprisingly, Richie dominates the album, singing lead on everything from adult contemporary ballads like 'Lucy' and 'Oh No' (a number four pop/number five R&B smash) to the sophisticated funk of 'Why You Wanna Try Me' and the Top Five R&B favorite 'Lady (You Bring Me Up).' Walter Orange and Thomas McClary also contribute some lead vocals, but the album's best-known songs are the ones that feature Richie. While In the Pocket doesn't contain a lot of hardcore funk à la 'Brickhouse' or 'Slippery When Wet,' the sleeker, smoother sophisti-funk style is well represented by 'Why You Wanna Try Me' and 'Lady (You Bring Me Up),' as well as 'Saturday Night' and 'Keep on Taking Me Higher.' Overall, In the Pocket isn't great -- 'Lady (You Bring Me Up)' is certainly a gem, although the rest of the material is merely decent. But while In the Pocket isn't among the Commodores' essential releases, it was still a pleasant way for Richie to end his association with the Southern band.
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