Lionel Richie
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Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. A citizen of the United States [5], he has built a career as a singer, singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, film actor, and saxophonist [1][5]. Richie attended Auburn University, Tuskegee University, and Joliet Central High School .
His musical work spans genres including pop music, soul, funk, rhythm and blues, pop rock, and new wave [8]. Richie’s accolades include the Humanitarian of the Year, Johnny Mercer Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song [9][10].
Key Facts
- Child: Nicole Richie[9], Sofia Richie[10], Miles Richie[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: saxophonist[14], pop musician[15], composer[16], songwriter[17]
- Educated at: Auburn University[18], Tuskegee University[19], Joliet Central High School[20]
- Award received: Humanitarian of the Year[21], Johnny Mercer Award[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[24], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[25], Academy Award for Best Original Song[26]
- Member of: Alpha Phi Alpha[27]
- Influenced by: Otis Redding[28], Marvin Gaye[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: pop music[31], soul[32], funk[33], rhythm and blues[34], pop rock[35], new wave[36]
- Record label: Motown[37], Island Records[38]
- Discography: Lionel Richie discography[39]
- Commons category: Lionel Richie[40]
- Voice type: tenor[41]
- Family name: Richie[42]
- Given name: Lionel[43]
- Official website: https://lionelrichie.com[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lionel Richie[45]
- Instrument: saxophone[46], piano[47], voice[48]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Song of the Year[49], Juno Award for International Album of the Year[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1949-06-20[53]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, country pop, disco, pop, pop soul, r&b, smooth soul, soft rock, soul[54]
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Community tags: adult contemporary, all night long, contemporary r&b, country pop, disco, pop, pop soul, r&b, smooth soul, soft rock, soul[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3cb25fb2-5547-4b05-adec-1a5e37830d46[56]
Why It Matters
Lionel Richie has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Lionel Richie born?
Lionel Richie was born in Tuskegee[2].
What did Lionel Richie do for work?
Lionel Richie worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], record producer[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Lionel Richie go to school?
Lionel Richie was educated at Auburn University[18], Tuskegee University[19], and Joliet Central High School[20].
What awards did Lionel Richie receive?
Honors received include Humanitarian of the Year[21], Johnny Mercer Award[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], and Grammy Award for Album of the Year[24].