Commodores
R&B / Soul · US · Active since 1968

Commodores

Gritty southern funk meets velvet-smooth pop ballads. The sound of a tight-knit band finding the perfect balance between the dance floor and the Sunday morning exhale.

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Formed in 1968 at the Tuskegee Institute, the Commodores are an American funk and soul ensemble. The group signed with Motown in 1972 and achieved global success, selling over 70 million albums. Featuring members like Lionel Richie and Walter Orange, the band is celebrated for hits ranging from ballads like "Easy" to funk anthems such as "Brick House." They hold a Grammy Award and memberships in multiple music halls of fame.

Our Catalog15 Albums · 1974 · 1993
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