The Commodores

The Commodores formed in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1970 and joined Motown in 1972. The group consisted of lead singer Lionel Richie, William King, Thomas McClary, Milan Williams, Ronald LaPread, and Walter "Clyde" Orange. The Commodores hits include Sweet Love, Just to Be Close to You, Easy, Brick House, Three Times a Lady, Sail On, Still, Lady (You Bring Me Up), and Oh No.