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 [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].
Lionel Richie
Summary
Lionel Richie is a human[1]. He was born in Tuskegee[2]. He was born on June 20, 1949[3]. He worked as a singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], pianist[6], record producer[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,353 views/month, #1,466 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Tuskegee[2], Lionel Richie…
- Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949[3].
- A child of Lionel Richie was Nicole Richie[10].
- A child of Lionel Richie was Sofia Richie[11].
- A child of Lionel Richie was Miles Richie[12].
- Lionel Richie held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Lionel Richie's native language[14].
- Lionel Richie worked as a singer[4].
- Lionel Richie worked as a singer-songwriter[5].
- Lionel Richie's professions included pianist[6].
- Lionel Richie worked as a record producer[7].
- Lionel Richie worked as a film actor[8].
- Lionel Richie worked as a saxophonist[15].
- Lionel Richie's education included a stint at Auburn University[16].
- Lionel Richie's education included a stint at Tuskegee University[17].
- Lionel Richie was educated at Joliet Central High School[18].
- Lionel Richie received the Humanitarian of the Year[19].
- Lionel Richie received the Johnny Mercer Award[20].
- Lionel Richie received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Lionel Richie received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year[22].
- Lionel Richie received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23].
- Lionel Richie received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[24].
- Lionel Richie was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha[25].
- Lionel Richie was influenced by Otis Redding[26].
- Lionel Richie was influenced by Marvin Gaye[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1949-06-20[30]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, country pop, disco, pop, pop soul, r&b, smooth soul, soft rock, soul[31]
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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[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3cb25fb2-5547-4b05-adec-1a5e37830d46[33]
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Origins and Family
Lionel Richie's place of birth was Tuskegee[2]. He was born on June 20, 1949[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Auburn University[16], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1856[36]; Tuskegee University[17], a university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1880[39]; and Joliet Central High School[18], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1901[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], pianist[6], record producer[7], film actor[8], and saxophonist[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Humanitarian of the Year[19], an award[43], in United States[44]; Johnny Mercer Award[20]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[45], in United States[46]; Grammy Award for Album of the Year[22], a class of award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1959[49]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23], a music museum[50], in United States[51], founded in 1983[52]; and Academy Award for Best Original Song[24], an award for best original song[53], in United States[54].
Personal Life
Children include Nicole Richie[10], an actor[55], b. 1981[56], of United States[57]; Sofia Richie[11], a model[58], b. 1998[59], of United States[60], specialised in fashion[61]; and Miles Richie[12], a singer[62], b. 1994[63], of United States[64].
Why It Matters
Lionel Richie ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,353 views/month, #1,466 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
FAQs
Where was Lionel Richie born?
Lionel Richie was born in Tuskegee[2].
What did Lionel Richie do for work?
Lionel Richie worked as singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], pianist[6], record producer[7], and film actor[8].
Where did Lionel Richie go to school?
Lionel Richie was educated at Auburn University[16], Tuskegee University[17], and Joliet Central High School[18].
What awards did Lionel Richie receive?
Honors received include Humanitarian of the Year[19], Johnny Mercer Award[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], and Grammy Award for Album of the Year[22].