Commodores set for music comeback with one major change
They had hits with 'Three Times a Lady', and 'Nightshift'
The Commodores had a string of hits in 70s and 80s, including 'Three Times a Lady', 'Nightshift' and 'Still', but it now looks like the group could be due to make a music comeback, with one big difference.
Whilst in their heyday, the Commodores, fronted by Lionel Richie had huge success, since the late 80s the band haven't been in the charts much, but that could all be about to change.
Now, on the 52nd anniversary of the formation of the group, speaking to Billboard, William 'Wak' King who was the co-founder says he's been making new music.
"It's very exciting right now," he said, "Everybody's kinda pumped. It's taken a while to get everybody in the frame of mind to get back in the studio, but we've been cutting four tracks and we want to get them completed and figure out what to do with them."
However, it seems neither Lionel or original lead guitarist Thomas McClary will be involved with the band's reunion.
The members of the Commodores met in the late 60s when they were at Tuskegee University, Alabama. In 1971 they scored their first UK Number 1 with 'Three Times a Lady', having success well into the 80s with 'Nightshift' reaching Number 5.
A remastered version of the music video which has been uploaded to YouTube had received more than 36 million views in 10 years.
WATCH: The music video for the Commodore's 'Nightshift'
Since leaving the Commodores in the early 80s Lionel Richie has enjoyed a successful solo career, with hits such as 'Hello' and 'Dancing on the Ceiling'. He continues to tour now and is currently performing in the US.
Now take a look at tours to look forward to in the coming months:
We Will Rock You
Following the triumphant 2010 and 2011 UK theatre tours and 2013 10th anniversary world arena tour, the smash hit Queen and Ben Elton musical, 'We Will Rock You' announces the show has been reimagined for 2019 and will embark on a brand new UK & Ireland tour.
Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Elton John has announced the first 2020 UK dates of his colossal Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Speaking of the UK dates, Elton John says, "The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will take us to many places that have meant a lot to me over the last fifty years, but these UK shows will be incredibly special. The UK is home, and where my heart will always be."
Rod Stewart
Music legend Rod Stewart has added four winter arena shows to his 2019 touring schedule. Rod will play new dates at Glasgow SSE Hydro, Liverpool Echo Arena and two nights at London's The O2 in November/December 2019 in addition to his previously announced summer gigs. Click for more information about tickets.
On Your Feet!
Gloria and Emilio Estefan's smash-hit musical comes to London direct from Broadway for a strictly limited season in 2019. On Your Feet! is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom. Click to find out more information and get tickets.
a-ha
a-ha have always set themselves challenges. Now, pushing even further, they are announcing that their October and November 2019 tour, including a date at London's Royal Albert Hall will be different from anything they have previously undertaken. Click to find out more and purchase tickets.
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is bringing her 'Diamond Diana Top of the World Tour' to the UK, performing in six locations in the June and July 2020.
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