Commodores Co-Founder Ronald LaPread Dies at 75

Commodores Co-Founder Ronald LaPread Dies at 75
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Ronald LaPread, one of the founding members and bassist of The Commodores, has died at age 75 following a brief illness. His daughter Soraya announced his passing on social media Saturday. LaPread co-founded the group with Lionel Richie in 1968 at Tuskegee Institute, contributing to hits like “Brick House”, “Three Times A Lady” and “Easy.” The Motown legends sold over 70 million albums worldwide. Story URL

 

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